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Pro Tip by

Wanda Collins
AmPRO Certified Professional Level III Instructor
USARIP Ceritifed Professional

Olivia Nicholes
USARIP Ceritifed Instructor

HANDLING THE BLAST SHOT
How many times have you experienced the awful feeling of trying to catch up to your opponent’s shot when it flies from front wall to back wall and zips by you toward to front wall again? This should be a time when you’re thinking, “Automatic point for me!”, rather than worrying about what to do and what shot to make as you chase the ball down. You may even be sensing that you are totally out of position for the next shot. Here are a few tips to get you started in the right direction.To read more...

MAKING YOUR BACKHAND BETTER
I can’t count the number of players who are looking for tips to make their backhand better. Players who are self taught have some obstacles to overcome to improve their stroke, but the most important one is something they overlook: you have to be willing to make some changes to your current comfort zone. To read more...

WATCH THOSE FEET!
It is important to remember the rule regarding leaving the service box early after serving. If you (or your partner in doubles) steps over any part of the back line (the “short line”) of the service box before your serve passes that line on its way to the back of the court, it is an out. To read more...

BE READY FROM THE START
When you’re waiting for your league or tournament match, or just that grudge match with your weekly playing buddy, be sure you have prepared to play your best from the first point. To read more...

SPORTSMANSHIP
Fairness, the practice of the sport, respect for your opponent and respect for your official. These are all key points that make up Sportsmanship. To read more...

PLAY OUTSIDE YOUR “COMFORT ZONE”
This means finding new people to play. If you play the same people on a regular basis, you will get to know their game all too well (and they will know yours). To read more...

WARM UP FOR A MATCH
For pre court and and on the court recommendations, press here...

USING THE LOB SERVE
A lot of racquetball players neglect a serve that can actually be a good weapon in their game. To read more...

DOUBLES PLAY BASICS
The same basic playing rules apply to doubles and singles. there are a few difference: serves, blocking, etiquette, court positioning, game strategy & shot selction. To read more...