Squash Court

Squash Court

🏸 Squash Court – Complete Details (Construction + Dimensions + Materials)

📏 Standard Size (as per World Squash Federation)

  • Length: 9.75 meters
  • Width: 6.4 meters
  • Height (front wall): 5.64 meters
  • Height (back wall): 2.13 meters

👉 It’s a fully enclosed indoor court with 4 walls.

📐 Important Line Markings

  • Service Line: 1.78 m from floor
  • Out Line: Top boundary (around 4.57 m on front wall)
  • Tin (bottom strip): 48 cm from floor (ball hitting here = foul)

🧱 Squash Court Structure

A squash court is made of:

1️⃣ Walls

  • Front Wall: Solid (plaster / panel system)
  • Side Walls: Smooth finish
  • Back Wall: Toughened glass (modern courts)

2️⃣ Flooring

🏆 Best Option (Professional)

  • Hardwood Maple Flooring

💡 Alternative

  • Engineered wood / synthetic sports flooring

✔ Must provide:

  • Shock absorption
  • Non-slip surface
  • Consistent ball bounce

3️⃣ Lighting

  • LED lights (500–750 lux)
  • Glare-free (important for visibility)

4️⃣ Glass Back Wall

  • 10–12 mm toughened glass
  • Allows audience viewing

🧱 Flooring Layer System

  1. Concrete base
  2. Shock pad system
  3. Wooden sports floor (maple/engineered)
  4. PU coating (anti-slip finish)

📏 Space Required (Total Area)

  • Court size: 9.75 × 6.4 m
  • With clearance: ~12 × 8 meters recommended