Racquetball Today

by Adams, Lynn; Goldbloom, Erwin

• ISBN13: 9780534552343
• ISBN10: 053455234X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-30
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Lynn Adams, seven-time national racquetball champion and acclaimed as one of the world's foremost players, is two-time winner of the Steding Cup and two-time winner of the Women's Triple Crown. The first player (male or female) to go underfeated in a season, she has been inducted into the Racquetball Hall of Fame. Adams retired from tournament play in 1991 due to multiple sclerosis. Erwin Goldbloom is internationally recognized as an educator devoted to increasing the popularity of racquetball and other individual sports. He has competed, taught, and coached on three continents. An early advocate for teaching racquetball in colleges, he initiated and headed the racquetball program at Los Angeles Pierce College until his retirement.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Introduction to the Game	xiii
Equipment	1	(6)
Selecting a Racquet	2	(1)
String Tension	3	(1)
Protective Eyewear	4	(1)
Other Equipment	4	(1)
Shoes	5	(1)
Balls	5	(1)
Checklist for Equipment Selection	6	(1)
Summary	6	(1)
Let's Play	7	(13)
The Rules	8	(1)
The Singles Game	8	(1)
The Service	8	(2)
Illegal Serves	8	(2)
Checklist for Illegal Serves	10	(1)
Checklist for Legal Serves	11	(1)
Legal Serves	11	(1)
Return of Serve	11	(1)
Scoring	11	(1)
Checklist for Scoring	12	(1)
Hinders	12	(1)
Checklist for Hinders	13	(1)
Safety Tips	14	(1)
Checklist for Safety Tips	14	(1)
Doubles Play	14	(1)
Rule Differences for Doubles	15	(1)
Nonofficial Types of Games	15	(1)
Cutthroat	15	(1)
Checklist for Doubles Rule Differences	16	(2)
Multi-Bounce	16	(1)
Two Bounce	17	(1)
Backhand Only	18	(1)
Ping-Pong Racquetball	18	(1)
Both Score Racquetball	18	(1)
Warming Up Before Playing	18	(1)
Checklist for Nonofficial Games	19	(1)
Summary	19	(1)
The Forehand	20	(16)
The Forehand Grip	21	(2)
Checklist for the Forehand Grip	23	(1)
The Racquet-Ready Position	23	(1)
The Forehand Backswing	24	(2)
Checklist for the Forehand Backswing	26	(1)
The Swing	26	(1)
Checklist for the Forehand Swing	26	(1)
Point of Contact	26	(2)
Follow-Through	28	(1)
Checklist for Forehand Follow-Through	29	(1)
Nonhitting Arm	29	(1)
Using the Lower Body	30	(2)
Checklist for Using the Lower Body	32	(1)
Eye Focus	32	(1)
Forehand Advice	32	(1)
Common Forehand Errors	32	(3)
Checklist for the Forehand	35	(1)
Summary	35	(1)
The Backhand	36	(12)
The Backhand Grip	37	(1)
Checklist for the Backhand Grip	38	(1)
Racquet-Ready Position	38	(1)
The Backhand Backswing	38	(1)
Checklist for the Backhand Backswing	39	(1)
The Swing	39	(1)
Checklist for the Backhand Swing	40	(1)
The Point of Contact	40	(1)
Checklist for the Point of Contact	41	(1)
Follow-Through	41	(1)
Checklist for Backhand Follow-Through	41	(1)
Nonhitting Arm	42	(1)
Using the Lower Body	43	(1)
Checklist for Using the Lower Body	43	(1)
Common Errors in the Backhand	44	(3)
Checklist for the Backhand	47	(1)
Summary	47	(1)
Court Coverage and Doubles Play	48	(13)
The Ready Position	49	(1)
Checklist for the Ready Position	49	(1)
Court Coverage	49	(2)
Checklist for Court Coverage	51	(1)
Concentration and Anticipation	51	(1)
Center Court Position	52	(3)
Checklist for Center Court Position	55	(1)
Doubles Play	55	(3)
I-Formation	56	(1)
Side-by-Side	57	(1)
Staggered Side-by-Side	58	(1)
Serving in Doubles	58	(1)
Right Side Player	58	(1)
Left Side Player	58	(1)
Playing a ``Lefty-Righty'' Team	59	(1)
Checklist for Rules of Doubles Play	59	(1)
Checklist for Doubles Tips	60	(1)
Summary	60	(1)
Defensive Shots	61	(11)
Ceiling Ball	62	(4)
Target Point	62	(1)
Forehand Ceiling Ball	63	(1)
Backhand Ceiling Ball	63	(2)
Use of Ceiling Balls	65	(1)
Checklist for Ceiling Balls	66	(1)
Around-the-Wall Ball	66	(1)
Use of the Around-the-Wall Ball	67	(1)
The ``Z'' Ball	67	(1)
Checklist for Ceiling Balls	68	(2)
Use of the ``Z'' Ball	68	(2)
Checklist for the ``Z'' Ball	70	(1)
Back Wall to Front Wall Shot	70	(1)
Checklist for Back Wall to Front Wall Shot	70	(1)
Checklist for Defensive Shots	71	(1)
Summary	71	(1)
Offensive Shots	72	(13)
The Kill Shot	73	(1)
Scoring Zone	73	(1)
Use of the Kill Shot	74	(1)
Checklist for the Kill Shot	74	(1)
The Pinch Shot	75	(2)
Use of the Pinch Shot	76	(1)
Checklist for the Pinch Shot	77	(1)
The Pass Shot	77	(3)
Down-the-Line Pass	79	(1)
Cross-Court Pass	79	(1)
``V'' Pass or Wide Angle Pass	79	(1)
Use of the Pass Shot	80	(1)
Checklist for the Pass Shot	80	(1)
The Overhead Shot	80	(3)
Overhead Drive	81	(1)
Use of the Overhead Drive	81	(1)
Overhead Kill Shot	81	(1)
Use of the Overhead Kill Shot	81	(2)
Checklist for the Overhead Shot	83	(1)
The Jam Shot	83	(1)
Checklist for the Jam Shot	83	(1)
Use of the Jam Shot	84	(1)
Summary	84	(1)
Backwall Play	85	(7)
Backwall Technique	86	(4)
Footwork	86	(1)
The Stroke	87	(3)
The Key	90	(1)
Checklist for Backwall Technique	90	(1)
Distance-Judging Techniques	90	(1)
Checklist for Distance-Judging Techniques	91	(1)
Summary	91	(1)
The Service Game	92	(9)
The Drive Serve	93	(1)
Checklist for the Drive Serve	94	(1)
The ``Z'' Serve	94	(1)
Checklist for the ``Z'' Serve	95	(1)
The Lob Serve	95	(2)
Checklist for the Lob Serve	97	(1)
The Jam Serve	97	(1)
Checklist for the Jam Serve	98	(1)
The Theory of Deceptive Serving	98	(1)
Checklist for Deceptive Serving	99	(1)
Summary	100	(1)
Service Returns	101	(10)
The Ceiling Ball Return	102	(1)
The Pass Shot Return	102	(1)
Return Selection	103	(2)
Receiving Position	105	(1)
Ready Position	105	(1)
Footwork	105	(2)
The Mental Aspect of Service Return	107	(2)
Checklist for Service Returns	109	(1)
Summary	110	(1)
Developing a Winning Strategy	111	(6)
Analyzing an Opponent	112	(1)
Checklist for Analyzing an Opponent	113	(1)
Strategy Against Different Types of Players	113	(1)
The Rabbit	113	(1)
Checklist for the Rabbit	113	(1)
The Giraffe	114	(1)
Checklist for the Giraffe	114	(1)
The Slug	114	(1)
Checklist for the Slug	114	(1)
The Peacock or Poser	114	(1)
Checklist for the Peacock or Poser	115	(1)
The Police Dog	115	(1)
Checklist for the Police Dog	115	(1)
The Saint Bernard	115	(1)
Checklist for the Saint Bernard	116	(1)
Developing an All-Around Game	116	(1)
Summary	116	(1)
The Three-Wall Game	117	(10)
Rule Differences	118	(1)
Checklist for Rule Differences	119	(1)
Three-Wall Strokes	120	(1)
Sidearm and Overhead Strokes	120	(1)
Three-Wall Serves	120	(3)
Checklist for Three-Wall Serves	123	(1)
Receiving the Serve	123	(1)
Checklist for Receiving Serves	124	(1)
The Rally	124	(1)
Checklist for the Rally	125	(1)
Summary	126	(1)
Drills	127	(11)
Introduction	128	(1)
Tape Drill	128	(1)
Checklist for Analyzing the Swing	129	(1)
Drop-and-Hit Drill	129	(1)
Checklist for the Drop-and-Hit Drill	130	(1)
Footwork Drills	131	(2)
Step-Together-Step Drills	131	(1)
Star Drill	132	(1)
Change-Direction Drill	132	(1)
Moving Ball Drills	133	(1)
Side Wall Drill	133	(1)
Front Wall Drill	133	(1)
Back Wall Drills	134	(2)
Barehand Drill	134	(1)
Toss-and-Hit Drill	135	(1)
Simulated Game Drill	135	(1)
Ceiling Back Wall Drill	135	(1)
Ceiling Ball Drills	136	(1)
Solo Drills	136	(1)
Partner Drills	136	(1)
Service Drills	136	(1)
Serving Drills	136	(1)
Serve-and-Return Drill	137	(1)
Service Return Drill	137	(1)
Summary	137	(1)
The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player	138	(8)
Mental Practice	139	(4)
Checklist for Mental Imagery	143	(1)
Relaxation	143	(1)
Checklist for Learning to Relax	144	(1)
Concentration	144	(1)
Checklist for Concentration	144	(1)
Goal Setting	144	(1)
Summary	145	(1)
Fitness for Racquetball	146	(6)
Overload Principle	147	(1)
Aerobic Training	148	(1)
Checklist for Benefits of an Aerobic Training Effect	149	(1)
Target Pulse Zone	149	(1)
Anaerobic Exercise	150	(1)
Checklist for Composing Aerobics and Anaerobics	150	(1)
Anaerobic Training	151	(1)
Summary	151	(1)
Gaining Strength and Flexibility and Avoiding Injuries	152	(15)
Strength	153	(5)
Flexibility and Warm Up	158	(3)
Aerobic (Cardiopulmonary) Conditioning	161	(1)
Karvonen's Formula for Determining Your Target Heart Rate	162	(1)
Common Injuries and How to Avoid Them	163	(1)
Checklist for Avoiding Blisters	163	(3)
Summary	166	(1)
Nutrition for Better Health	167	(10)
Nutrition	168	(1)
Protein	168	(2)
Fats	170	(1)
Carbohydrates	171	(1)
Fiber	172	(1)
Checklist for Effective Eating	173	(1)
Vitamins	173	(1)
Minerals	174	(1)
Phytochemicals	174	(2)
Water	176	(1)
Appendix A: Official Rules of Racquetball	177	(34)
Appendix B: Racquetball Associations	211	(1)
Appendix C: Manufacturers of Racquetball Equipment	212	(1)
Glossary	213	(8)
Index	221