Since its invention in the 1950s as an indoor sport, racquetball has had advocates and enthusiasts who have contributed much to its tradition, popularity, refinement of its rules, and much more.
Over the years, too, came a kind of compilation on the many points to keep in mind during racquetball games.
For newbies, this list can serve as a guide to play and enjoy the game. For professionals, it can serve as a reminder and to unlearn some traits acquired over the years. This list was compiled over the years that racquetball became as popular as it is today.
the do not do list
Don’t move backwards while swinging. Take a step forward (to lower your body’s focus of gravity) and use your legs to pull your hips in, twisting them. If the ball is moving backwards, move forward (at least one step) so you have time and space to move into your setup position.
Don’t start your forward swing with just your hands and arms. (There won’t be much power to them.)
Do not keep one knee straight when bending your knees. You need to bend both of them, or else you’re just leaning over.
Don’t move your hips and shoulders in a straight line. You should both rotate in a circular motion (start hips first before shoulders).
Do not hold any tension in your arms. They should be flaccid and loose.
Don’t force the use of more muscles if you are not hitting the ball hard enough. Instead, analyze your swing and check where the kinetic link lost its power and missed your arm and wrist joints.
You must not lose your balance after your swing. If this happens, go back and review your move sequence.
Don’t get up during your swing. It will make the ball go high for an easy setup for your opponent. Instead, keep your knees bent throughout your swing until you hit the ball. You do this subconsciously, so stay alert and alert because your shots don’t stay low.
Don’t face the front wall on your swing. Stand parallel to the correct sidewall if you’re hitting a forehand. For the backhand, place your stomach at 45 degrees to the side wall.
Don’t forget to raise your elbow to shoulder height. (Most players always forget this).
Don’t swing your non-punching arm in the opposite direction of your punching arm. The two should be more in the same direction.
Don’t pivot both feet together. The front foot pivot is for coiling the hips and the rear foot pivot is for uncoiling the hips.
Don’t pick up your racket to swing at the last minute. Use ERP (early racket preparation) always.
Don’t get your stomach too close to the ball. There will be a tendency to cut the ball. Don’t cut the ball. Turn parallel to the ground.
Don’t hit the ball if it still supports you. Run back and hit it only when it’s level with your front (or front) foot.
And finally, don’t just read all this. He needs to move around and play racquetball like he was originally supposed to.
