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The 30 hobbies closest to squash in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Hitting a feathered shuttlecock over a high net with a light racket.
Alike: Both active and social.
Different: Gentler on the body.
Table tennisGentler on the body. More relaxing.
TennisMore time outside.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
CurlingGentler on the body. More relaxing.
Field hockeyMore time outside.
Pickup basketballMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
LacrosseMore time outside.
NetballMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
Pool & snookerGentler on the body. More relaxing.
VolleyballMore time outside.
CricketMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
Five-a-side footballMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
PadelMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
RugbyMore time outside. More of a thrill.
Touch rugbyMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
Ultimate frisbeeMore time outside.
DartsGentler on the body. More relaxing.
Lawn bowlsGentler on the body. More time outside.
RoundnetMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
CroquetMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
SoftballMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
PickleballMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
Ten-pin bowlingGentler on the body. More relaxing.
Clay shootingMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
PétanqueMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
Walking footballGentler on the body. More time outside.
Hacky sackMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
ArcheryMore relaxing. Gentler on the body.The closest are Badminton, Table tennis, Tennis, Ice hockey and Curling. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Curling is close to squash and quicker to pick up.
Table tennis is close to squash and costs less to start.
