Squash Balls

The four most common kinds of squash balls are red, blue, single yellow and double yellow. In most sports, there is only one type of ball, suitable for everyone from beginners to professional players. For example in tennis, a beginner plays with the same type of ball as Rafael Nadal. On the contrary, Squash can be played using different types of balls to enable players from different levels of expertise to play long rallies and have fun on the court just like advanced players. Squash ball for beginners makes it possible for players to have decent rallies from day one, while in other racket and ball sports you must have had lessons before you can play a nice game. It´s very important to choose the right ball if you want to have a good game. At Decathlon, you can explore squash sports balls with the following colored dots based on your technique and experience in playing the sport. Yellow Single Dot (Club/Semi-pro) These balls are used in a cool place and they have more hang time in the air than Double dot. They are perfect for advanced squash players as they have a low bounce and slow speed, making it perfect for professional players during training. Red Single Dot (Intermediate) Squash sport ball with a red dot has medium bounce and speed, designed for intermediate players to improve their game. The Red Single Dot ball is large in diameter so has good bounce. Recreational players can improve their technique using this ball as they get more hanging time. Blue Single Dot (Beginner) Ideal ball for beginners to get introduced to the sport of squash. It has the highest hanging time in the air, so, players can play more rallies and enjoy the game. The temperature of the court should also be taken into account, as some courts are colder than others and you will therefore find it easier to play with bouncier balls. The single dot balls available at Decathlon are perfect for the winter squash sessions. You can play long rallies and have fun on the squash court as long as you choose the right ball.

Squash ball dots are colored dots that denote the level of bounce and speed of the squash ball. It helps differentiate between different types of balls for the players to select the one based on their familiarity with the sport.

When starting out blue or red balls are best allowing players who are still developing their hand-eye coordination to learn techniques without slow reaction times halting progress. Because beginners naturally don't have the technique to hit the ball hard, they require a squash sport ball with a fast bounce and long rallies. The Single Blue Dot ball is mostly used by juniors and beginners. Squash ball for beginners is an ideal choice for someone who is new to the game, learning how to play at the very start of their journey, or has not previously played a lot of racket sports in general.