Referee
Broken rackets are dangerous
19-Apr-09 21:40 Filed in: Squash
It is pretty common to see a squash player to use a racket with damaged bumper strip or even to play with a racket that has a broken frame. Does it matter if the racket frame is broken or the bumper strip has sharp edges? Certainly it does. Think about how much bigger damage a broken racket may cause if one hits the other player.
All players should respects the opponent and not to play with a broken racket nor a racket with damaged bumper strip. An easy way would be to use protective tape on the bumper strip to prevent the bumper strip damage or to use tape to cover the damaged part until broken bumper strip until it is replaced with a new one. Naturally it would help if rackets are sold with a couple of extra bumper strips or it would be easier to buy replacement bumper strips.
In a tournament referee is responsible for the fairness and safety. Therefore referee should pay more attention to the rackets and especially to the bumper strips the players are using. Actually referee must not allow a player to enter the court with a broken or damaged racket. WSF rules (appendix 5c) say: “The bumper strip of squash racket must be made of a flexible material which cannot crease into sharp edges following abrasive contact with the floor or walls”.
In the case that an accident happens, it helps if the players use protective eye guards. “The WSF recommends that all Squash players should wear protective eye guards” (WSF rules, appendix 6)
All players should respects the opponent and not to play with a broken racket nor a racket with damaged bumper strip. An easy way would be to use protective tape on the bumper strip to prevent the bumper strip damage or to use tape to cover the damaged part until broken bumper strip until it is replaced with a new one. Naturally it would help if rackets are sold with a couple of extra bumper strips or it would be easier to buy replacement bumper strips.
In a tournament referee is responsible for the fairness and safety. Therefore referee should pay more attention to the rackets and especially to the bumper strips the players are using. Actually referee must not allow a player to enter the court with a broken or damaged racket. WSF rules (appendix 5c) say: “The bumper strip of squash racket must be made of a flexible material which cannot crease into sharp edges following abrasive contact with the floor or walls”.
In the case that an accident happens, it helps if the players use protective eye guards. “The WSF recommends that all Squash players should wear protective eye guards” (WSF rules, appendix 6)
Rules of squash
21-Feb-09 14:11 Filed in: Squash
Everyone who has played squash knows the rules of the game. At least to the extent it is needed to play and to enjoy. But sometimes players or audience seems to disagree about the rules or in a tournament about the decision of referee. In the case disagreement is about the rules it is good to check WSF rules.
If disagreement is concerning interference rules, it is a good idea for both club and league players to educate oneselves about the interpretation of interference rules. For both players and referees it is a must not only to understand the rules but also to know how to interpret the rules in real situations. For this purpose World Squash Federation has made a refereeing DVD Calling The Shots.
This DVD should be part of every squash players’ own DVD collection. At least it should be found at every squash club. If not, talk to your club manager. As an introduction to Calling The Shots please watch the embedded video below.
If disagreement is concerning interference rules, it is a good idea for both club and league players to educate oneselves about the interpretation of interference rules. For both players and referees it is a must not only to understand the rules but also to know how to interpret the rules in real situations. For this purpose World Squash Federation has made a refereeing DVD Calling The Shots.
This DVD should be part of every squash players’ own DVD collection. At least it should be found at every squash club. If not, talk to your club manager. As an introduction to Calling The Shots please watch the embedded video below.