A standard squash court has distinctive features and dimensions in accordance with international standards set by the World Squash Federation (WSF). Below are some key points about the standard squash court:
Aluminium and steel substructure
Filling of all walls with acoustic mineral wool
SQUASHTECH PANELS TECHNOLOGY wall panels
12 mm tempered safety glass manufactured in Europe SQUASHTECH SAFE GLASS.
Fittings and hinges SQUASHTECH HARDWARE.
Sports wood flooring SQUASHTECH PARQUET
Court dimensions:
Court length: 9.75 metres (32 feet 9.7 inches).
Court width: 6.4 metres (21 ft).
Height of front (front) wall: 4.57 metres (15 ft).
The court’s floor is made of wooden planks with a squash design that provides the right bounce and resilience for the ball.
Court Lines:
The court has line markings, including the centre line, service line, attack line (out-line) and back line (back line) to help define the playing area.
Service Lines:
The squash court has two service lines, one for serving the first ball and one for serving subsequent balls in a given game.
Sidewalls:
The side walls of the court are smooth and uniform or have visible joints between the panels.
Grid:
The net on the squash courts is above the playing area and divides the court into two equal parts.
Front Wall Viewer:
. Squash courts can be fitted with a peephole in the front wall to allow a view of the game from outside the court.
Lighting:
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Squash courts need to be adequately lit to provide even and bright light across the playing surface.
Colour scheme:
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The standard squash court is white in colour and has specific colouring of the line markings in red and other elements, making it easier to understand the rules of the game.
These specifications represent a general standard for squash courts, but it is worth noting that there may be some variation depending on the specific sports facility. It is always advisable to check the specific dimensions and adjustments on a particular court before playing.