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Squash

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Squash is considered one of the sports that burns the most calories. Played on an enclosed court using all four walls, it demands split-second tactics, sharp reflexes and endurance. In Türkiye, the number of clubs is growing, especially in the big cities.

Benefits
  • High calorie burn
  • Reaction speed
  • Strategy
  • Endurance
  • Concentration
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsCoreShouldersArms

Supporting Muscles

BackCalvesWrists

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
9

Up to age 9

Soft ball, short racket, basic strokes

12

Up to age 12

Using the walls tactically, serving techniques

15

Up to age 15

Tournaments, intensive training

A Family Sports Background Helps
Tennis: A feel for the racket and reflexes are passed on

Starting age

Ages 7+ (ideal: 9)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 6–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 4,000

Equipment
Squash racket₺300–1,500
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Indoor court shoes₺400–1,200
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Protective goggles₺200–600
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Squash Federasyonu

Is there a Squash club near me?

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Squash Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Squash? How It's Played and the Rules

An introduction to squash: the court, the racket and the basic rules explained

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Squash Rules and How to Play

The squash scoring system, service rules and technique

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