6-Point vs 10-Point: Which Is Right for You?

Not sure which to use? Start with 6-point. Here's the full breakdown, and when it actually makes sense to move up.

What the 6-Point System Covers

Six positions: front corners, mid-court sides, back corners. The fundamental movement vocabulary of squash. Distances are manageable, patterns are clear, and intensity scales well from beginner through intermediate. Most players can run a solid 20-minute 6-point session within a few weeks of starting.

What the 10-Point System Adds

Four extra positions: deep front corners, additional mid-court points, and a deep back centre. Movement arcs get longer, direction changes get sharper, and the physical demand jumps noticeably. It's a much closer match to what elite-level rally movement actually looks like. For advanced players, this is where the real work is.

When to Make the Switch

Here's a simple test: can you run 20 minutes at Pace 4 on the 6-point system, recovering cleanly to the T every rep, without technique breaking down in the last five minutes? Yes, try 10-point. Not yet, spend a few more weeks on the foundation first. A lot of experienced players use both: 6-point for conditioning, 10-point for movement quality. There's no rule that says you have to pick one.