Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
The T in squash is the intersection of the two service box lines in the middle of the court, forming a T-shape. Controlling the T gives the best coverage of all four court positions — from the T, a player can reach any corner of the court with the same distance and time. The core tactical principle of squash is to hit shots that force your opponent away from the T while you return to it. Players who consistently control the T win the majority of points at club and professional level.
- Junction of service box lines in the centre
- Best coverage of all four court corners
- Return to T after every shot
- Player controlling the T dominates the game
Try the tool
Put this into practice with our free calculator.
Open the Squash Court Dimensions Reference →In practice
The T-position in diving and gymnastics — extending the body into a straight line with arms spread to form a T-shape — is used as both a visual judging reference point for body alignment and a training cue to help athletes feel and correct improper arching or rounding in their body line during aerial skills, where even small deviations from a straight, controlled line can cost significant points.
FAQ
Why is the T-position used in diving and gymnastics training?
It gives athletes and coaches a clear visual and kinesthetic reference for proper body alignment, helping identify and correct unwanted arching or rounding during aerial skills where body line is closely judged.
How is body position judged in diving and gymnastics?
Judges closely assess body alignment and control throughout an aerial skill, with deviations from the intended straight or precisely shaped body line typically resulting in point deductions regardless of how well other elements of the skill are executed.