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
How Squash Up! Is Injecting Youthful Vibrance Into German Squash
Squash Up! is re-energising the squash scene in Hamburg by getting school children and university students on court
Stamp Of Authority
Despite their claims it appears that Pakistan produced the world’s first squash stamp in 1962, not Great Britain
Poland's New 17-Court Club Will 'Change The Situation In Europe'
A new chapter is set to be added to the remarkable recent success story of Polish squash, with plans unveiled for a new 17-court mega club in Katowice.
Sarah Jane Perry To Lead Spanish Squash Camp
Former world no.5 Sarah Jane Perry OBE is leading two high-performance squash camps to Mijas on Spain's Costa del Sol in November.
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.
