Founded in 1971, Squash Player is the sport’s longest-standing editorial home.
Our heritage isn’t nostalgia - it’s access, accountability and the trust to tell the game as it truly is.
We bring together leading writers, illustrators and photographers to explore squash from grassroots grit to world-final heat - the craft, the culture, the people.
Dive into smart reporting, hand-picked features and long reads, plus clear coaching guides to help you play better and more.
Explore the latest below.
Editor's Desk
Selected news, features and standout articles from Squash Player Magazine
A long way from moscow
How squash — and a dash of Cold War theatre — helped Valerii Fedoruk escape one world and start again in another
Be The Change
The Man Who’s Ripping Up Squash’s Rulebook
The first world champion
The fantastic story of Heather McKay
Long Reads
Stories to enjoy in comfort
30 Years Of Hurt
Charting squash's long, long road to LA28
Korean Conundrum
Picture this: a system so generous it pays home-grown squash players a comfortable six-figure salary to grace the courts in a premier domestic competition
The China Effect
In a nation that thrives on the roar of the crowd and the spectacle of victory, the rise of squash has been a whisper.
Latest News
News, Views, Insight and more from around the squash world
Yin Ziyuan: The First Sign Of China's World Domination?
China's emergence as a major force in global squash is now a case of when, not if.
Courter: Making Female Squash Coaches Easier to Find, Book and Support
When Sally Archibald first picked up a squash racket as an adult, she encountered a problem familiar to many newcomers to the sport.
Jumbo Doubles: The Infinitely Greater Game
Have you heard of Jumbo Doubles? James Zug explores the favoured version of squash doubles in Asia
Ted Walbutton: Squash Owes A Great Debt To Former WSF Chief
The beginning of squash's journey to Olympic status can be traced back to the work of "charming, witty and utterly dedicated" Ted Walbutton, who died on 5 June aged 86.
Amsterdam To Host Inaugural Global Squash Festival
The global squash community is being invited to Amsterdam on 18-20 September 2026 for the inaugural Global Squash Festival
The Game
From game plans, to tactics and technique - articles to help you get more out of your game
The Game: Anatomy of a squash court
While it may look small on the TV screens, the squash court is a deceptively large playing area
The Game: A Load Of Balls
However, for the uninitiated, the world of squash balls is far from straight forward.
The Game: Squash Rackets Explained
Having the correct weapon in hand can make all the difference when it comes to crunch time on court,
The Game: A Short History Of Squash
Squash is believed to have been invented at Harrow School around the 1830s
The Game: The Basic Rules of Squash
Understanding the basic rules and scoring is crucial for anyone looking to play squash, whether recreationally or competitively.
