33 squash quiz questions with answers, covering the court, the scoring, the shots and the champions who defined the sport. Reveal each answer as you go.
Every question gives three options and hides the correct one behind a button, so a group can play it honestly. The answer key under the scoring table repeats all 33 squash trivia questions and answers in order for anyone who wants them together. It also works as a round of squash quiz questions for a club night, and the opening questions about squash cover rules and court markings before the squash trivia turns to boasts, nicks and the Khan dynasty.
1. In which country was squash invented?
- A) England
- B) United States
- C) India
2. How many players are on the court in a standard game of squash?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Four
3. What is the term for the area where squash players must serve from?
- A) Service court
- B) Service box
- C) Service square
4. What is the standard height of the tin on a squash court?
- A) 17 inches
- B) 19 inches
- C) 21 inches
5. What do squash players do to the ball before a match so that it bounces properly?
- A) Chill it in a fridge
- B) Soak it in water
- C) Warm it up by hitting it
6. How many points are required to win a game of squash?
- A) 9
- B) 11
- C) 15
7. Which serve is used most often in squash, sending the ball high onto the front wall and into the back corner?
- A) The topspin serve
- B) The lob serve
- C) The smash serve
8. What is the maximum number of times the ball can hit the floor after striking the front wall in squash?
- A) Zero
- B) Once
- C) Twice
9. What are the dimensions of a standard squash court?
- A) 25 x 35 ft
- B) 32 x 21 ft
- C) 27 x 40 ft
10. What do you call the shot that hits the side wall before reaching the front wall in squash?
- A) Boast
- B) Straight drive
- C) Crosscourt
11. Which country produced the Khan dynasty of squash champions?
- A) India
- B) Egypt
- C) Pakistan
12. What is the name of the line that marks the top boundary of the front wall in squash?
- A) The service line
- B) The short line
- C) The out line
13. Which feature of a squash court is not found on a racquetball court?
- A) The tin
- B) A back wall
- C) A ceiling
14. What essential piece of protective gear is required while playing squash?
- A) Knee pads
- B) Gloves
- C) Goggles
15. How many different categories of squash balls are there, based on speed and skill level?
- A) Four
- B) Five
- C) Six
16. What is the name of the shot that is played when the ball is in the air without letting it touch the ground in squash?
- A) Volley
- B) Lob
- C) Drop
17. What is it called in squash when the score reaches 10-10 and a player must then win by two points?
- A) Deuce
- B) Ten-all
- C) Advantage
18. In squash, what is awarded when a player is stopped from playing a winning shot by their opponent?
- A) A let
- B) A stroke
- C) A fault
19. In a game of squash, how high are the back corners of the court off the floor?
- A) 6 feet
- B) 7 feet
- C) 8 feet
20. What is the name of the technique used to hit the ball very low and close to the tin in squash, making it difficult for the opponent to retrieve?
- A) Drop shot
- B) Drive
- C) Kill shot
21. What is the term for when a player asks the referee to replay a point in squash?
- A) Let
- B) Replay
- C) Reset
22. Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in squash history, lasting over five years?
- A) Jahangir Khan
- B) Jansher Khan
- C) Peter Nicol
23. What is the nick in squash?
- A) The join between the side wall and the floor
- B) The top line of the front wall
- C) The centre of the court
24. At which international multisport event was squash formally introduced as a competitive sport in 1998?
- A) Olympic Games
- B) Commonwealth Games
- C) Pan American Games
25. What is the name of the sport's flagship individual world title event, run by the PSA?
- A) The PSA World Championship
- B) The World Squash Cup
- C) The Global Squash Masters
26. What is the term for a hard-hit shot that travels low and parallel to the side wall in squash?
- A) Drive
- B) Rail
- C) Swing
27. Which squash player holds the record for the most British Open titles in history?
- A) Jahangir Khan
- B) Jansher Khan
- C) Geoff Hunt
28. What is the correct squash term for a player getting in the way of an opponent's access to the ball?
- A) Screening
- B) Blocking
- C) Interference
29. How many times had squash been contested at the Summer Olympics before the 2028 Los Angeles Games?
- A) Zero
- B) Once
- C) Twice
30. What happens to a squash ball as it warms up during play?
- A) It bounces higher
- B) It bounces lower
- C) It gets heavier
31. From which part of the court is a trickle boast played?
- A) The front of the court
- B) The back corners
- C) The service box
32. What is the name of the international governing body for the sport of squash?
- A) World Squash Federation (WSF)
- B) International Squash Association (ISA)
- C) Global Squash Council (GSC)
33. Squash developed at Harrow School out of which older racket sport?
- A) Tennis
- B) Rackets
- C) Badminton
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Court CluelessArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Racket RookieRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Volley VirtuosoMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Match MasterAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Squash StarLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Squash Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this squash quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of squash trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In which country was squash invented? | A) England |
| 2 | How many players are on the court in a standard game of squash? | B) Two |
| 3 | What is the term for the area where squash players must serve from? | B) Service box |
| 4 | What is the standard height of the tin on a squash court? | B) 19 inches |
| 5 | What do squash players do to the ball before a match so that it bounces properly? | C) Warm it up by hitting it |
| 6 | How many points are required to win a game of squash? | B) 11 |
| 7 | Which serve is used most often in squash, sending the ball high onto the front wall and into the back corner? | B) The lob serve |
| 8 | What is the maximum number of times the ball can hit the floor after striking the front wall in squash? | B) Once |
| 9 | What are the dimensions of a standard squash court? | B) 32 x 21 ft |
| 10 | What do you call the shot that hits the side wall before reaching the front wall in squash? | A) Boast |
| 11 | Which country produced the Khan dynasty of squash champions? | C) Pakistan |
| 12 | What is the name of the line that marks the top boundary of the front wall in squash? | C) The out line |
| 13 | Which feature of a squash court is not found on a racquetball court? | A) The tin |
| 14 | What essential piece of protective gear is required while playing squash? | C) Goggles |
| 15 | How many different categories of squash balls are there, based on speed and skill level? | B) Five |
| 16 | What is the name of the shot that is played when the ball is in the air without letting it touch the ground in squash? | A) Volley |
| 17 | What is it called in squash when the score reaches 10-10 and a player must then win by two points? | B) Ten-all |
| 18 | In squash, what is awarded when a player is stopped from playing a winning shot by their opponent? | B) A stroke |
| 19 | In a game of squash, how high are the back corners of the court off the floor? | B) 7 feet |
| 20 | What is the name of the technique used to hit the ball very low and close to the tin in squash, making it difficult for the opponent to retrieve? | C) Kill shot |
| 21 | What is the term for when a player asks the referee to replay a point in squash? | A) Let |
| 22 | Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in squash history, lasting over five years? | A) Jahangir Khan |
| 23 | What is the nick in squash? | A) The join between the side wall and the floor |
| 24 | At which international multisport event was squash formally introduced as a competitive sport in 1998? | B) Commonwealth Games |
| 25 | What is the name of the sport's flagship individual world title event, run by the PSA? | A) The PSA World Championship |
| 26 | What is the term for a hard-hit shot that travels low and parallel to the side wall in squash? | A) Drive |
| 27 | Which squash player holds the record for the most British Open titles in history? | A) Jahangir Khan |
| 28 | What is the correct squash term for a player getting in the way of an opponent's access to the ball? | C) Interference |
| 29 | How many times had squash been contested at the Summer Olympics before the 2028 Los Angeles Games? | A) Zero |
| 30 | What happens to a squash ball as it warms up during play? | A) It bounces higher |
| 31 | From which part of the court is a trickle boast played? | A) The front of the court |
| 32 | What is the name of the international governing body for the sport of squash? | A) World Squash Federation (WSF) |
| 33 | Squash developed at Harrow School out of which older racket sport? | B) Rackets |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this squash quiz?
There are 33. Each question offers three options, and the correct answer sits behind the reveal button below it.
Where are the squash trivia questions and answers listed together?
In the answer key under the scoring table, which repeats all 33 questions in order with the correct answer beside each one.
Are these squash quiz questions hard?
The rules and court questions are fair for club players. The shot names, the refereeing terms and the champions of the 1980s are where the quiz gets harder.
Can I use this as a squash club quiz round?
Yes. Read the question and the three options out loud, collect a letter from everyone, then work through the answer key and count the correct ones.
Is this squash quiz suitable for beginners?
The first third is. It covers the number of players, the service box, the scoring and the bounce rule, which is what a beginner learns in the first few sessions.
What is a good score on this squash quiz?
More than half is a solid result. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Court Clueless at the bottom to Squash Star at the top.
What are some good questions to ask about squash?
Questions with one clear answer work best: how many points win a game, what a boast is, which country the Khans came from. All three appear above.
How does scoring work in squash?
Modern squash uses point-a-rally scoring to 11, and a game must be won by two clear points. Matches are usually best of five games.
What do the coloured dots on a squash ball mean?
They mark the speed and bounce. Double yellow is the slowest and is used by advanced players, while blue and red balls bounce more and suit beginners.
