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  Fundamentals

     Off the back wall

     Hitting a forehand


    Hitting a backhand

    Hitting a ceiling ball

    Down the line pass

    Wide Angle Pass

    Cross Court Pass

    Hitting a pinch

    Drive serves and  Z-serves



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Racquetball Fitness Facts

 An average game will take 20 minutes, during which a player will run a distance of approximately 3,650 feet -- or over two miles in one hour of play.

 Racquetball offers both aerobic and naerobic benefits, with both sustained high level heart rate activity and quick bursts of energy required during play. 

The average number of calories burned during racquetball play ranges from moderate at 640/hour to 794/hour -- to a high level at 13.7 per minute (or 822/hour).
 

Tips from the Pro's

This weeks tip comes from :

Shane Vanderson #5 on the IRT-Tour

 Shane Vanderson

Beginning/Novice: It's hard to remember what it was like at that level, but I see a lot of beginners not knowing where the ball is going.


Take some time in practice, and hit all different shots...shots that hit the ceiling first, front wall then ceiling, sidewall first, front wall sidewall, and back wall shots. Pay close attention to where the ball lands and how the ball reacts differently based on what wall it hits first, and how hard the ball is hit. Once you know where the ball is going you'll hit better shots, and have an edge on someone who isn't as adept.


Along the same lines, a little work on the service game will go a long way as well. Usually at any level, the one that serves the best will win. Make sure the ball is deep and not coming off the back wall.

 

Instructional Video

   Racquetball University provides you with the best in instructional video by todays top racquetball instructors.

Get started today with these fundamental videos with
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Instructional Books

 

 

"Real Racquetball" Instructional Book

 "Real Racquetball" 
   by Tom Travers
 
Training program for all skill levels.
Featuring Men's Pro Tim Doyle and Women's Pro Cheryl Gudinas

Written by Tom Travers (US Team Coach 1997-2002, 6 Time National Champ) and Dr. Tim Miller (5 Time National Collegiate Champion Team Coach)

   
 

 "Racquetball Fundamentals" 
   by Jim Winterton
 

You’ll learn shot techniques for the forehand, backhand, serve, return of serve, passing shot, side-wall shot, and kill shot. You will also become more competitive with instruction on shot selection, court positioning, and footwork.

More than 75 drills and games will speed your learning and improve your performance. You’ll also gain a greater understanding of the game’s rules, scoring, etiquette, and safety.


  
 

Physical Training

Building a strong Core

National Instructors

When it comes to the best instructional coaches in the game, look no farther than one of these nationally recognized instructors. Contact the USAR to find the nearest instructor to you.



Jim Winterton

         
Free Introduction to Racquetball

  • Over 35 years of instructional coaching
  • Hall Of Fame inductee in 1999
  • Undefeated as a US Team and US Junior Coach 
  • Coach of the year - three times (1995, 1999, and 2003)
  • Current Director USOC/USAR High Performance Camp
  • Author of Beginning Racquetball and Secrets of the Pro's DVDs



Tom Travers

  • Former US Team Coach
  • 1998 Coach of the year
  • 4-time Men's 40 & 45 National Champion
  • Author of Real Racquetball

Coach Fran Davis

Fran Davis

  • 1997 USOC Racquetball Coach of the year
  • US Team Coach 1989-96, 2002
  • Conducted over 1,200 camps/clinics
  • Coached 5 juniors to National and World titles
  • 2004 inducted into the Hall of Fame
  • USAR Elite Training Camp Instructor (10 yrs)

National Program Director

Connie Martin

Connie Martin

  • Over 30 yrs of instructional and programming experience
  • US Team member at 1987 World Championships 
  • Author of Racquetball Workbook 101

Pro Player Advisory Board

 



John Ellis

  • Over 30 years in racquetball at just 35 years of age
  • Former #3 IRT ranked player for four years straight
  • 8 Time IRT Pro Stop Champion
  • 1995 Pan American Games Gold Medalist RB Singles
  • Owner of Pro Racquetball Academy located in Stockton, CA


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