The National Squash League is employing a totally unique scoring system that keeps fans on the edge of their seats and challenges both players and managers tactically and physically. Each team will utilize 3 players competing over 3 periods of squash, the leading team by score after each period will win that leg of the match. Teams can sub their players on and off and use power plays to bring themselves to victory!

Running Clock 

• Two 20 minute periods and third and final 30 minute period  
• The first two legs are worth 1 point each, the final leg is worth 2 points  
• Teams are allowed two substitutions in each of the first two periods and
  Four substitutions in the third period.
• Each team can call one timeout in the third period.
• If tied after 3 legs, teams will enter into the Shootout:
  • Teams will set their players in order 1, 2, and 3. 
  • Each player will face off for one point according to the order, repeating if necessary.
  • The first team to 3 points wins the Shootout and the overall match. 

Power Plays

• Each team has a 2 minute power play each period, and a second 2minute power play in the third period
• Only the team on power play can score points and serve, the defending team can win rallies but not score points until the duration is up

Continous Play

• Continuous play is required; the returning player must play at the pace of the
  server. The server can serve the ball when the returner reaches the returning
  quarter of the court.