Racquetball is a game for all ages and all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for a long time, there are places to play and tournaments to compete in. Most tournaments consist of a pro division and then several amateur divisions, ranging from skill level A to D. There are also age divisions for amateurs such as under 24 or 40-50. Racquetball is a low-cost sport. Other than a racket, balls, and safety glasses, you don’t need much, just a wall. There are outdoor courts and indoor courts. Outdoor courts only have one front wall, while indoor courts are surrounded by walls. Racquetball does not require strict technique. It’s similar to tennis, but it’s much more of a reactive swing. There is no specific stroke that is necessary in racquetball. The object is to place the ball in places that make it difficult for the other player to return, such as the corners of the court, or to hit the ball low enough on the front wall that it bounces twice before the other player can hit it. It doesn’t matter how a player hits it there. Certain techniques have been shown to be effective but not necessary. A perfect shot is called a toss, where the ball is hit so low to the ground from the front wall that it literally rolls away from the wall. The rules are simple. A player must hit the ball against the front wall first without letting the ball bounce twice before hitting it. Players put out hitting it until the point is won. Previous points serve winners, and points can only be scored while serving. Typical games are played to 15, win by two. Racquetball is a simple game that players tend to get better at quickly.

To get better at racquetball, a player needs to learn many different shots and serves because every player is different and plays a slightly different style. To earn points in racquetball, players must hit it where the other player is not, or cause the other player to make a mistake. This can be done by hitting that player’s weakness. Many beginning players are worse with the backhand than with the forehand, and as a result, players should hit their opponent’s backhand as often as possible. As players advance, their backhands are not as vulnerable and can even become a strength. Instead, shots that hit the wall and shots that die in the corners become his weaknesses. Some players are bad with balls bouncing over their heads, and as a result, shots from the ceiling would be useful to hit their weakness. Similarly, some services work better against some players and not so well against others. Either way, it’s best to learn as many different shots and serves as possible so you can constantly switch and keep the other player guessing. Any hesitation on the part of the opponent can result in a miss or misplaced shot. It’s also helpful to have other options if certain shots don’t work against an opponent. Some good examples of mixed serves are a hard low serve that bounces twice before hitting the back wall, a soft serve that hugs the side wall or dies in the corner, and a shot that hits the front wall, then the back wall. sideways and bounces unpredictably near the opposite corner.