Squash
Fast rallies hitting a small rubber ball against the walls of an indoor court.
Squash
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $30
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 45 minutes or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- There's a real game to win.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
- You want something to show for your time
Heads upHard on the joints, or easy to fall and get hurt
What it feels like
SquashAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$30Over a year, more than the kit
$400About $4 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a court with a friend, borrow rackets and rally with a bouncy blue-dot beginner's ball.
45 minutes or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does squash cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $30 a month once you are going.
How much time does squash take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 45 minutes or more.
Where do people do squash?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is squash good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a court with a friend, borrow rackets and rally with a bouncy blue-dot beginner's ball.
Do I need other people for squash?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.