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Fran Davis is coming to Las VegasSign up now for the Fran Davis Racquetball Camp in beautiful Las Vegas, NV. Easily the best way to improve your game, the camp features Fran Davis, my coach and the best instructor ever, as well as former #1 player in the world Jason Mannino. I'll be there too so expect the highest level of racquetball instruction on the planet. Download the flyer for more information.
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How to Play RacquetballWelcome to the premier website for learning how to play racquetball. I'm Racquetball Tim and I will teach you the rules of the game, how to hit all of the shots and serves of the game, and offer step by step, pictured tutorials and videos for all levels of play. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at: racquetballtim@hotmail.com.
If you'd like to take your game to the next leve by taking a racquetball camp, please visit www.frandavisracquetball.com and check out her camp schedule. Simply the best instructor around and you WILL become a better player after spending the weekend working with her. I have taken over as the Racquetball Coordinator for ClubSport Green Valley here in Las Vegas. If you're looking for a game while you're visiting Vegas or you'd like a lesson/video analysis, just send me an email and I'll set you up with someone to play, one of our leagues or tournaments, or some on-court instruction with myself. People always ask me: "Tim, how do you play racquetball at a high level while making it look so easy?" The answer is simple. Over the last 10 years I've recorded and watched myself playing over and over again. By studying racquetball video I believe I have an edge in understanding what I'm doing right and wrong on the court and I'm able to correct my mistakes and learn what I need to do to be successful. You can gain this advantage too by watching my Game Play Analysis Videos below and on the Videos page. If you have a video of yourself that you would like analyzed you can email it to me and make your payment via PayPal. Here are some examples of the Game Play Analysis Videos that I make for players looking to improve their game. |
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The Gameplay Analysis Video for Joey focuses on shot selection, stroke mechanics, staying aggressive and playing in good court position.
This video will help you improve the following: Hitting the ball to furthest distance away from your opponent. Staying low throughout the entire swing. Being crisp and precise with your shots. |
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The Gameplay Analysis #2 Video for Ted focuses on shot selection, stroke mechanics and the importance of hitting a ceiling ball to your opponent's backhand.
This video will help you improve the following: Shot selection. Pinching to the proper side. Hitting effective ceiling balls. |
To see more Game Play Analysis videos please visit the Videos section by clicking the link at the top of the page.
What is Racquetball?
Racquetball is a sport played with 22 inch long racquets and a hollow rubber ball. It is typically played indoors on a 20 feet wide x 40 feet long x 20 feet high court with wooden paneled flooring. The walls are prepared from a variety of materials to create a lively, paneled surface. Some courts even have concrete walls increasing the speed in which the ball bounces away from it. Racquetball can be played outdoors as well on various types of court including 1-wall, 3-wall and 4-wall.
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Joe Sobek is credited for the invention of racquetball in the mid 20th century by combining elements of squash and handball. Although the sports have similarities racquetball has its own uniqueness that appeals to many people. Unlike most other racquet sports, the use of all 4 walls and even the ceiling is legal within the context of the rules.
The game is typically played one on one (singles) but has other variations. Two on two (doubles) is also a very popular form of racquetball, as well as Iron-Man (two versus one), Cut-Throat (each of the three players takes turns serving to the other two), and In-And-Out which is singles with three people on the court (one person is not in the rally but rotates in for the person who lost the previous rally). |
What equipment do I need to play racquetball?
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Since its inception in the mid 20th century the technology behind racquetball has changed drastically. Initially the racquets were very small and made from wood. Players couldn’t generate the amount of power they do today and as a result different strategies were used.
Today’s lightning fast game is a polar opposite of the way the game was played even as recent as the 1980s. With the technological advances in the racquet frames, the ball and the strings some professional players can hit the ball very close to 200 mph. This makes for extremely exciting game play and a treat for people to view.
When playing in a tournament players are required to wear eye protection in the form of eye-guards or goggles. Most clubs and recreational facilities also require players to wear such protection. Trust me, wear eye protection!
Most players find it easier to grip the racquet while wearing a racquetball glove typically made out of some form of leather or synthetic material. They are a standard in the industry and can be found readily at most racquetball retailers.
The game of racquetball can be extremely intense and an excellent form of exercise. Competitive players are estimated to burn in excess of 800 calories per hour depending on their weight and other factors. While burning this many calories players often find themselves sweating profusely and many people find it necessary to wear a headband or bandana to keep the sweat from forming around their eye-protection.
And don't forget about the hollow rubber ball you'll need to play. They come in many different colors and name brands which affect the bounce and playability of the ball. Try out a few to see which one is right for you. I recommend the ProPenn HD ball (Purple) or the Penn Ultra Blue ball.
Today’s lightning fast game is a polar opposite of the way the game was played even as recent as the 1980s. With the technological advances in the racquet frames, the ball and the strings some professional players can hit the ball very close to 200 mph. This makes for extremely exciting game play and a treat for people to view.
When playing in a tournament players are required to wear eye protection in the form of eye-guards or goggles. Most clubs and recreational facilities also require players to wear such protection. Trust me, wear eye protection!
Most players find it easier to grip the racquet while wearing a racquetball glove typically made out of some form of leather or synthetic material. They are a standard in the industry and can be found readily at most racquetball retailers.
The game of racquetball can be extremely intense and an excellent form of exercise. Competitive players are estimated to burn in excess of 800 calories per hour depending on their weight and other factors. While burning this many calories players often find themselves sweating profusely and many people find it necessary to wear a headband or bandana to keep the sweat from forming around their eye-protection.
And don't forget about the hollow rubber ball you'll need to play. They come in many different colors and name brands which affect the bounce and playability of the ball. Try out a few to see which one is right for you. I recommend the ProPenn HD ball (Purple) or the Penn Ultra Blue ball.
