Beginning Racquetball
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BEGINNING RAQUETBALL covers the fundamentals of raquetball and is suitable for players at all levels. Its major strengths are its comprehensive art program and rich pedagogy, which include "Points to Remember"-a checklist of helpful hints for players and "Check Points"- study questions at the end of each chapter.
PrefaceviiAcknowledgmentsviii1Court, Equipment, Safety, and Resources1Overview of the Game2Outfitting for Play3Safety6Resources9Checkpoints102Preparation for Play11Aerobic Conditioning for Recovery11Weight Training: Developing Strength and Endurance13The Warm-Up15Mental Readiness19The Need for Fluids21Checkpoints223Preliminaries to the Strokes in Racquetball23Holding the Racquet: the Grips23Set, Pivot, and Stroke27Common Errors and How to Correct Them37Checkpoints384Offensive Strokes39Kill Shots39Passing Shots45Common Errors and How to Correct Them49Checkpoints505Defensive Strokes51Ceiling-Front Wall Shots51Lob Shot54High-Z Ball or Three-Wall Shot56Around-the-Wall Ball58Common Errors and How to Correct Them59Checkpoints606Serves in Racquetball61Legal Serves62Common Errors and How to Correct Them69Checkpoints707Using the Back Wall and Corners71Hitting Off the Back Wall71Hitting into the Back Wall75Corner Shots76Common Errors and How to Correct Them77Checkpoints788Putting the Strokes Together: Non-Thinking Strategy79Concentrate and Watch the Ball80Serve Your Best80Keep a Center-Court Position81Move to the Ball82Plan Your Return of Serve83Play the Defensive Game84Checkpoints869Putting the Strokes Together: Thinking Strategy87How to Choose the Right Serve87Anticipate Your Opponent's Shot89Use the Court Wisely89Use the Drop Shot90Return to the Offensive Position91Hit a Winning Shot91A Good Defense May Be the Best Offense93Control the Rally95Checkpoints9610Drills for the Player97Scoring Scales9711Court Etiquette, Interpreting Rules, and Strategy107Prior to the Start107About the Rally, Game and Match, Serving, and Ball in Play108Hinders110Miscellaneous Rules113Beyond the Singles Game114Sportsmanship Ethic120Checkpoints121AppendixOfficial Rules of Racquetball123Answer Key to Checkpoints131Photo Credits132Glossary of Terms133Index135
