26/05/2010 - With the steady introduction of Point a Rally (PAR) scoring, Richard Millman, Director of Squash at Kiawah Island Club in the USA argues that PAR scoring is not only good for squash, but good for each individual player, no matter your experience or ability. |
With PAR scoring, if we serve it out...we lose the point, if we make a mistake and tin it or hit it out, we lose the point regardless of whether we have just served or not. PAR has the effect of making us focus more carefully and intently on our shots, resulting in less errors and consistent squash.
Millman writes that 25 years ago, the theory in nine point scoring was: When you are Hand-out play conservatively, when you are Hand-in, take risks. Therefore, whole rallies were viewed with the opinion that even if you lost the rally you were no worse off.
To read the article that appeared in Squash Magazine, click on the link below.
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www.squashmagazine.com/vcm/squashmagazine/RULES/Tips_from_Pros/par_scoring.html
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