who wins a rally becomes the server. Return of service can be extremely difficult, and, in North America, only one serve is allowed. Matches are typically best of five games. The main shots played are the volley, forehand and the backhand all similar to the way one plays these in squash; because the game of squash rackets (now known as "squash") began in the 19th century as an offshoot of rackets, the sports were similar in manner of play and rules. However, the rules and scoring in squash have evolved in the last hundred years or so. Rackets has changed little; the main difference today is that players are now allowed brief rest periods between games. In the past, leaving the court could mean forfeiting the match, so players kept spare rackets, shirts, and shoes in the gutter below the telltale on the front wall. The governing bodies are the Tennis and Rackets Association (UK) and the North American Racquets Association. Court locations United Kingdom As of this date, there are about twenty courts in some of the major public schools and private clubs in the United Kingdom. Schools Two court venues Charterhouse School Eton College Harrow School Malvern College Marlborough College Rugby School Tonbridge School Winchester College One court venues Cheltenham College Clifton College Haileybury Radley College St Paul's School (London) Wellington College Clubs As of this date, the known club courts are as follows. Here, the number of courts appear in parentheses. BRNC Dartmouth (1) Hayling Island (1) Manchester Tennis & Racket Club (1) Queens Club, London (2) RMA Sandhurst (1) Clifton College was recently refurbished, to be suitable to host world championships. There are also private clubs that the public may join, and a nomadic club, The Jesters. North America As of this date, there are eight active courts in North America, all at private clubs: Two court venues Chicago. The Racquet Club of Chicago has two courts. Opened in 1924, with a Court Tennis and two double squash courts. The courts are in exceptional condition, and have hosted the prestigious Western Open and other tournaments multiple times. The lobby of the courts contains plaques with the names of yearly winners going back to 1924. This club is open to both Men and Women and features many other gym facilities. It is known as one of the most exclusive clubs in the Chicago area. There are multiple