Probabilistic Analysis of Various Squash Shots and Skill Study of Different Levels of Squash Players and Teams
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| author | Anwekar, Prathamesh Kirpekar, Kaushal B, Mahesh Bitragunta, Sainath |
| author_facet | Anwekar, Prathamesh Kirpekar, Kaushal B, Mahesh Bitragunta, Sainath |
| contents | We introduce a compact probabilistic model for two-player and two-team (four-player) squash matches, along with a practical skill-comparison rule derived from point-scoring probabilities. Using recorded shot types and court locations, we analyze how shot distributions differ between professional-level and intermediate-level players. Our analysis shows that professional players use a wider variety of shots and favor backcourt play to maintain control, while intermediate players concentrate more on mid-court shots, generate more errors, and exercise less positional control. These results quantify strategic differences in squash, offer a simple method to compare player and team skill, and provide actionable insights for sports analytics and coaching. |
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arxiv_https___arxiv_org_abs_2512_02210 |
| institution | arXiv |
| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Probabilistic Analysis of Various Squash Shots and Skill Study of Different Levels of Squash Players and Teams Anwekar, Prathamesh Kirpekar, Kaushal B, Mahesh Bitragunta, Sainath Applications Probability We introduce a compact probabilistic model for two-player and two-team (four-player) squash matches, along with a practical skill-comparison rule derived from point-scoring probabilities. Using recorded shot types and court locations, we analyze how shot distributions differ between professional-level and intermediate-level players. Our analysis shows that professional players use a wider variety of shots and favor backcourt play to maintain control, while intermediate players concentrate more on mid-court shots, generate more errors, and exercise less positional control. These results quantify strategic differences in squash, offer a simple method to compare player and team skill, and provide actionable insights for sports analytics and coaching. |
| title | Probabilistic Analysis of Various Squash Shots and Skill Study of Different Levels of Squash Players and Teams |
| topic | Applications Probability |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.02210 |