Squash, sometimes called squash rackets, is a racket -and- ball sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow, rubber ball. The players alternate in striking the ball with their rackets onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court.

Squash is an easy growing, sprawling vine. Its leaves are large and lobed, with stiff, small hairs on the surface, giving them the texture of gritty sandpaper. The stems are long, hollow and covered with prickly fibres that can cause skin irritations, so it’s best to wear gloves when handling them.