Racquetball Today
RACQUETBALL TODAY is one of several activity texts in Wadsworth's Physical Education series. It covers all the basic fundamentals of the sport and is suitable for players of all levels. Full of illustrations, helpful checklists, and photos of players in action, RACQUETBALL TODAY is a valuable instructional and reference book for any racquetball activity class.
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RACQUETBALL TODAY is one of several activity texts in Wadsworth's Physical Education series. It covers all the basic fundamentals of the sport and is suitable for players of all levels. Full of illustrations, helpful checklists, and photos of players in action, RACQUETBALL TODAY is a valuable instructional and reference book for any racquetball activity class.
PrefacexiIntroduction to the Gamexiii1Equipment1Selecting a Racquet2String Tension3Protective Eyewear4Other Equipment4Shoes5Balls5Checklist for Equipment Selection6Summary62Let's Play7The Rules8The Singles Game8The Service8Illegal Serves8Checklist for Illegal Serves10Checklist for Legal Serves11Legal Serves11Return of Serve11Scoring11Checklist for Scoring12Hinders12Checklist for Hinders13Safety Tips14Checklist for Safety Tips14Doubles Play14Rule Differences for Doubles15Nonofficial Types of Games15Cutthroat15Checklist for Doubles Rule Differences16Multi-Bounce16Two Bounce17Backhand Only18Ping-Pong Racquetball18Both Score Racquetball18Warming Up Before Playing18Checklist for Nonofficial Games19Summary193The Forehand20The Forehand Grip21Checklist for the Forehand Grip23The Racquet-Ready Position23The Forehand Backswing24Checklist for the Forehand Backswing26The Swing26Checklist for the Forehand Swing26Point of Contact26Follow-Through28Checklist for Forehand Follow-Through29Nonhitting Arm29Using the Lower Body30Checklist for Using the Lower Body32Eye Focus32Forehand Advice32Common Forehand Errors32Checklist for the Forehand35Summary354The Backhand36The Backhand Grip37Checklist for the Backhand Grip38Racquet-Ready Position38The Backhand Backswing38Checklist for the Backhand Backswing39The Swing39Checklist for the Backhand Swing40The Point of Contact40Checklist for the Point of Contact41Follow-Through41Checklist for Backhand Follow-Through41Nonhitting Arm42Using the Lower Body43Checklist for Using the Lower Body43Common Errors in the Backhand44Checklist for the Backhand47Summary475Court Coverage and Doubles Play48The Ready Position49Checklist for the Ready Position49Court Coverage49Checklist for Court Coverage51Concentration and Anticipation51Center Court Position52Checklist for Center Court Position55Doubles Play55I-Formation56Side-by-Side57Staggered Side-by-Side58Serving in Doubles58Right Side Player58Left Side Player58Playing a "Lefty-Righty" Team59Checklist for Rules of Doubles Play59Checklist for Doubles Tips60Summary606Defensive Shots61Ceiling Ball62Target Point62Forehand Ceiling Ball63Backhand Ceiling Ball63Use of Ceiling Balls65Checklist for Ceiling Balls66Around-the-Wall Ball66Use of the Around-the-Wall Ball67The "Z" Ball67Checklist for Ceiling Balls68Use of the "Z" Ball68Checklist for the "Z" Ball70Back Wall to Front Wall Shot70Checklist for Back Wall to Front Wall Shot70Checklist for Defensive Shots71Summary717Offensive Shots72The Kill Shot73Scoring Zone73Use of the Kill Shot74Checklist for the Kill Shot74The Pinch Shot75Use of the Pinch Shot76Checklist for the Pinch Shot77The Pass Shot77Down-the-Line Pass79Cross-Court Pass79"V" Pass or Wide Angle Pass79Use of the Pass Shot80Checklist for the Pass Shot80The Overhead Shot80Overhead Drive81Use of the Overhead Drive81Overhead Kill Shot81Use of the Overhead Kill Shot81Checklist for the Overhead Shot83The Jam Shot83Checklist for the Jam Shot83Use of the Jam Shot84Summary848Backwall Play85Backwall Technique86Footwork86The Stroke87The Key90Checklist for Backwall Technique90Distance-Judging Techniques90Checklist for Distance-Judging Techniques91Summary919The Service Game92The Drive Serve93Checklist for the Drive Serve94The "Z" Serve94Checklist for the "Z" Serve95The Lob Serve95Checklist for the Lob Serve97The Jam Serve97Checklist for the Jam Serve98The Theory of Deceptive Serving98Checklist for Deceptive Serving99Summary10010Service Returns101The Ceiling Ball Return102The Pass Shot Return102Return Selection103Receiving Position105Ready Position105Footwork105The Mental Aspect of Service Return107Checklist for Service Returns109Summary11011Developing a Winning Strategy111Analyzing an Opponent112Checklist for Analyzing an Opponent113Strategy Against Different Types of Players113The Rabbit113Checklist for the Rabbit113The Giraffe114Checklist for the Giraffe114The Slug114Checklist for the Slug114The Peacock or Poser114Checklist for the Peacock or Poser115The Police Dog115Checklist for the Police Dog115The Saint Bernard115Checklist for the Saint Bernard116Developing an All-Around Game116Summary11612The Three-Wall Game117Rule Differences118Checklist for Rule Differences119Three-Wall Strokes120Sidearm and Overhead Strokes120Three-Wall Serves120Checklist for Three-Wall Serves123Receiving the Serve123Checklist for Receiving Serves124The Rally124Checklist for the Rally125Summary12613Drills127Introduction128Tape Drill128Checklist for Analyzing the Swing129Drop-and-Hit Drill129Checklist for the Drop-and-Hit Drill130Footwork Drills131Step-Together-Step Drills131Star Drill132Change-Direction Drill132Moving Ball Drills133Side Wall Drill133Front Wall Drill133Back Wall Drills134Barehand Drill134Toss-and-Hit Drill135Simulated Game Drill135Ceiling Back Wall Drill135Ceiling Ball Drills136Solo Drills136Partner Drills136Service Drills136Serving Drills136Serve-and-Return Drill137Service Return Drill137Summary13714The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player138Mental Practice139Checklist for Mental Imagery143Relaxation143Checklist for Learning to Relax144Concentration144Checklist for Concentration144Goal Setting144Summary14515Fitness for Racquetball146Overload Principle147Aerobic Training148Checklist for Benefits of an Aerobic Training Effect149Target Pulse Zone149Anaerobic Exercise150Checklist for Composing Aerobics and Anaerobics150Anaerobic Training151Summary15116Gaining Strength and Flexibility and Avoiding Injuries152Strength153Flexibility and Warm Up158Aerobic (Cardiopulmonary) Conditioning161Karvonen's Formula for Determining Your Target Heart Rate162Common Injuries and How to Avoid Them163Checklist for Avoiding Blisters163Summary16617Nutrition for Better Health167Nutrition168Protein168Fats170Carbohydrates171Fiber172Checklist for Effective Eating173Vitamins173Minerals174Phytochemicals174Water176Appendix AOfficial Rules of Racquetball177Appendix BRacquetball Associations211Appendix CManufacturers of Racquetball Equipment212Glossary213Index221
