Welcome to the supreme Squash Quiz!
Are you geared up to test your understanding of this dynamic sport and establish yourself as a genuine squash connoisseur?
We’ve put together a set of tough questions that will push your squash know-how to the limit.
Simply keep track of your right answers and refer to our result table to assess your performance.
So, grab your racket, warm up those reflexes, and let’s find out if you can serve an ace with your squash trivia prowess!
Table of Contents
- 1. In which country was squash invented?
- 2. How many players are on the court in a standard game of squash?
- 3. What is the term for the area where squash players must serve from?
- 4. What is the minimum height for the tin in a professional squash court?
- 5. What is the name of the small room that squash players often use to warm up their rackets and balls?
- 6. How many points are required to win a game of squash?
- 7. What is the name of the stroke used to serve in squash?
- 8. What is the maximum number of times the ball can hit the floor after striking the front wall in squash?
- 9. What are the dimensions of a standard squash court?
- 10. What do you call the shot that hits the side wall before reaching the front wall in squash?
- 11. Who is known as the “maestro” in squash history?
- 12. What do you call the line along the top of the tin in squash?
- 13. What unique aspect of squash distinguishes it from racquetball?
- 14. What essential piece of protective gear is required while playing squash?
- 15. How many different categories of squash balls are there, based on speed and skill level?
- 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?
- 17. What is the term used to describe when both players have the same score in a game of squash?
- 18. What is the term used when a player cannot reach the ball in time, leading to their opponent winning the point in squash?
- 19. In a game of squash, how high are the back corners of the court off the floor?
- 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?
- 21. What is the term for when a player asks the referee to replay a point in squash?
- 22. Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in squash history, lasting over five years?
- 23. What is the name of the shot that hits the front wall before touching both side walls in squash?
- 24. At which international multisport event was squash formally introduced as a competitive sport in 1998?
- 25. What is the name of the primary international squash championship for individual players?
- 26. What is the term for a hard-hit shot that travels low and parallel to the side wall in squash?
- 27. Which squash player holds the record for the most British Open titles in history?
- 28. In squash, what is the term used for when a player’s shot obstructs their opponent’s attempt to play the ball?
- 29. How many times has squash been included in the Summer Olympic Games?
- 30. What is the term used for a ball that is spinning in the air, making it challenging to control or hit in squash?
- 31. What is the term for the shot that is aimed to bounce off both the side walls before reaching the front wall in squash?
- 32. What is the name of the international governing body for the sport of squash?
- 33. Which material was used for squash balls before the introduction of the current rubber-based ball?
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 minimum height for the tin in a professional squash court?
- A) 15 inches
- B) 17 inches
- C) 19 inches
5. What is the name of the small room that squash players often use to warm up their rackets and balls?
- A) Heater room
- B) Squash box
- C) Warm-up cubicle
6. How many points are required to win a game of squash?
- A) 9
- B) 11
- C) 15
7. What is the name of the stroke used to serve in squash?
- A) Half volley
- B) Lob serve
- C) Topspin
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. Who is known as the “maestro” in squash history?
- A) Jahangir Khan
- B) Jansher Khan
- C) Geoff Hunt
12. What do you call the line along the top of the tin in squash?
- A) T-line
- B) Topping
- C) Out line
13. What unique aspect of squash distinguishes it from racquetball?
- A) The squash ball is not hollow
- B) The squash ball is lighter than a racquetball
- C) The squash court has no back wall
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 the term used to describe when both players have the same score in a game of squash?
- A) Deuce
- B) Draw
- C) Tie
18. What is the term used when a player cannot reach the ball in time, leading to their opponent winning the point in squash?
- A) Fault
- B) Stroke
- C) Let
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 name of the shot that hits the front wall before touching both side walls in squash?
- A) Three-wall boast
- B) Double boast
- C) Criss-cross
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 primary international squash championship for individual players?
- A) World Squash Open
- B) World Squash Championship
- C) World Squash Cup
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. In squash, what is the term used for when a player’s shot obstructs their opponent’s attempt to play the ball?
- A) Interference
- B) Obstruction
- C) Blocking
29. How many times has squash been included in the Summer Olympic Games?
- A) Zero
- B) Once
- C) Twice
30. What is the term used for a ball that is spinning in the air, making it challenging to control or hit in squash?
- A) Swirl
- B) Spinning ball
- C) Skid ball
31. What is the term for the shot that is aimed to bounce off both the side walls before reaching the front wall in squash?
- A) Trickle boast
- B) Backwall boast
- C) Side boast
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. Which material was used for squash balls before the introduction of the current rubber-based ball?
- A) Leather
- B) Wood
- C) Fabric and twine
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! |
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