1. Chat About Between Games
A tennis player named Joe Sobek founded racquetball in America in 1949. Sobek lived in Connecticut and needed a positive substitute for tennis when the courts were snow covered. The game followed the rules of handball and squash, which are very similar to racquetball today. Like handball and squash, the court consists of four walls, a ceiling and a floor.
2. Keep It Safe, But Fun
Racquetball courts can sometimes feel crowded, especially when you play doubles. The most important aspect when playing racquetball is safety. The hitter maintains the right away until he becomes the non-hitter. If the non-hitter gets in the hitter's way, you play the rally over. During doubles, both players get a chance to serve before the other team serves, except for the first serve of the game, when only one player on a team gets to serve. You play the game to 15 points, allowing only one bounce per hit. You score while you serve. You get one fault for each serve and the serve cannot touch the floor until it passes the service line.
3. Racquetball Equipment Matters
Playing racquetball requires specific equipment, so players have a fun, competitive game without getting injured or straining the body too much. The racquets in racquetball look like a tennis racquet but shorter and include a safety nylon rope for the wrist to keep the racquet from flying away and hitting another player or putting a dent in the wall. The rubber balls used in racquetball feel smooth, light and come in purple, green, blue, black and red. You must wear eyeguards on the court. It's mandatory in all tournaments while racquetball clubs highly recommend players of all levels wear official eye gear. Use eyeguards that are specifically for a racquetball player.
4. Condition Your Body to Play Hard
Whether you play racquetball three to four times a week or just once or twice a week, it's fun and a great workout. However, you need to maintain a conditioning exercise strategy along with your game playing in order to make your game more effective. Hit the cardio machine, an elliptical or something similar three times, a week and then use very light weights to tone and strengthen. Stretching is critical, too.
5. Great Stretch for Racquetball
There are some stretches very useful to racquetball players that are also quick and easy. This stretch helps with your game and your recovery time. Lay on the floor facing up, flex one leg, then slide the foot to the buttocks. Breathe normally while you do this. Lift your other leg toward your face. Place both hands behind the knee and under the calf and then hold your flexed leg while you feel the stretch come into play. Next, flex your foot to your face and then point it back away from your face. Continue flexing and pointing several times. Perform the stretch on your other leg. This stretch helps your legs move better on the racquetball court without getting tight during recovery time.
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