I need to be able to teach people about racquetball raquets at my job so any book or preferably website that walks through qualities in raquets will be much appreciated.
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Hi there,\n\nI've included two links.  One that has a 'raquet selector' tool on it, plus some good articles on how to find the right racquet.  Personnally, I always tell people to look for 2 things - good grip size (remembering that you can increase the grip size, but can't decrese it) and racquet weight - too heavy will slow you down, too light will cause you to swing to early.  Ideally the best way to determine the right one is to use it on the court and try it out.\n\nCheers,\nMatt
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Two people before me, Bella and Cruzer, have answered your question. Cruzer's answer was quite long and detailed while Bella's answer was very short and sweet.\n\nI'm a nationally certified Tennis instructor, and I can tell you that Cruzer's advice, though impressive in its detail and volume, is completely uninformed and incorrect.\n\nAlthough Bella's answer was quite short, she's completely correct. \n\nIndeed, taking PRIVATE Tennis lessons from a renowned Tennis instructor is the surest and shortest route to improvement. Rest assured that the only way to control the ball is by learning proper technique and spin, be it topspin or slice.\n\nYou might be tempted to take group lessons, but do yourself a favor and leave this to beginners. For sure, if you've been playing tennis for a while and have seen too little improvement, only PRIVATE tennis lessons will do.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572431423/ref=pd_sl_ov_ovlegacy-1_detail-book_713733_1/103-2293786-8703039?n=283155\n\nscroll down and there are links for other sports also.
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I recommend going to a local pro shop and working with someone to find an appropriate racquet to match your physical characteristics and skill level.  You can often "demo" (try out) a few different frames at a time, allowing you to get a feel for the different technologies and vendors.\nSecond, enroll in a group lesson at a local tennis facility.  This is a low-cost way to be properly introduced to the game.  I highly discourage starting to play without getting professional instruction.  You will naturally develop bad habits that are nearly impossible to break once established.
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How about this site?\n\nhttp://www.learnaboutgolf.com/index.html\n\nHope this is helpful!
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Powells book, www.powells.com\nor Amazon
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Go to the library and check out Stretching by Bob Anderson. It's a classic in the field.\n\n\nIf you library doesn't have a copy, you should be able to find it at any good bookstore.\n\n\nIf you go to Amazon.com, you can take a look at some sample pages.\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936070226/002-6922508-3538437
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BBC's Sport Academy is a good place to start. It also provides comprehensive information on other sports too.
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It depends on what the coach wants.  I would make a chart with each skill on it.  Serve, pass, set, hit, block, etc.  Then on the other side of the chart have spaces for each player, then when I player does something in the game, you just have to put a mark in the box.  You can use use o, for a bad thing, like a missed serve, or a + for a good thing like an ace.  Then if they just get a serve in put a 1.  The coach should be able to give you some ideas.  He or she will know what they want out of the stats and that will help you know how to take them.
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TENNIS RACKET:\nWilson (pros use them to)\n\n********************************************************************\n\nRULES:\n\n1.)The ball must bounce.\n\n2.)You can not touch the ball while in play.\n\n3.)The ball can only bounce once.\n\n4.)The ball must reach the servers opposite corner on a serve.\n\n5.)Only the racket can touch the ball while in play.\n\n6.)The ball may not bounce on your side of the court while you are serving.\n\n7.)You must stay behind the baseline while you are serving.\n\n8.)You must stay infront of the baseline while returning a serve.\n\n9.)You can not hit the ball twice while returning.\n\n10.)You can't hit the ball on to the side courts durind a singels match.\n\n*******************************************************************\n\nTENNIS PLAYERS:\n\nBoris Beacker-He won the Wimboldon two times\n\nMicheal Chang- Became the first american to win the French Open in more than decades.\n\nAndre' Agassi- He broke the dress code by wearing a earing and colorful clothing.\n\nJennifer Capriati-Played her first proffesional tortament at age 13.\n\nJhon McEnroe- He won 3 US Opens and one Wimpoidon title during the 1980s.\n\n*******************************************************************\n\nFEDERRER:\n\nAll I know is that he is in the current Wimboldon.\n\n*******************************************************************\n\nPICTURES:\n\nhttp://www.pbsbih.ba/sport/2004/juli/04/roger%20federrer.jpg\n\nhttp://www.hanoimoi.com.vn/images/news/thuy%20si.jpg
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Racquets are all different.  Even the same company makes a line of different racquets.  Your best bet is to go to a club and ask to demo a few.  Ask a local club pro to help you determine the best one for you.  See if they will go out and hit with you.  Just because I use a racquet does NOT mean it will do well for you.  The differing stiffnesses, weights and where the weight is located all effect how well a racquet plays.  If you get a head light racquet and you are a baseline player (seldom comes to the net) then you won't like the racquet.  If you are a net player then you don't want a racquet that is head heavy.  Take your time, demo a few and talk to a local pro about the specifics of your game before spending $100+ on a racquet you may not like.
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RULE #1: Don't buy a racquet before comparing it with others. Most tennis clubs and racquet stores will have some sort of demo program that will let you try out a variety of racquets for a few days for just a couple of bucks. Often, they'll let you put this money towards your futures purchase. If you're having a hard time finding a store that will let you demo a racquet, then check out the website included in the sources.\n\nRacquets come with different stiffness, weighting, stringing patterns and lengths. All that adds up to a lot of different choices and a lot of different feels. If you're a beginner, then you probably don't need to shell out much money yet for a racquet, just find something that feels good in your hand and use it until you want to try something new.\n\nIf you have loopy strokes and have no trouble adding your own power to your shots, then you want a racquet that isn't as stiff, and that is head-light--usually termed a control racquet. However, most of the population will find these racquets ill-suited for their skill. With that in mind, I'll mark some rules of thumb below to help you sort out the differences:\n\n1) Stiffness. The stiffer a racquet is, the more power it produces. You mentioned that your racquet isn't controllable. If you mean that you have a hard time keeping the ball in the court, then it's probably because your racquet is too stiff for your style of play.\n\n2) Weight. Heavier racquets are usually less stiff, because they allow you to generate more momentum behind the ball (as an analogy, think of the difference between a hammer and a sledge hammer; if a racquet has more weight to it, it can pack more of a punch). Most players will want a stick that falls in the middle of the pack to the light side.\n\n3) Head-heavy or head-light? Head-heavy racquets are usually those that allow you to generate more momentum (see #2). Pros will play with HH, while recreational will play with HL, because it requires less effort to hit the ball.\n\n4) Stringing patterns. Some racquest have more open stringing patterns while others have more dense patterns. You can judge by looking at how close together the strings are across the racquet face. Different patterns have a different feel and make it easier to apply spin and also give a larger sweet spot. You may want to see if you can find a pattern that feels better with your game.\n\n5) Lengths. Manufacturers make racquets that are an inch and a half longer than normal. These racquets give you more whip to your serves. Some people find them unweildy. I don't like playing with a longer stick, but you may.\n\n6) Feel. Each manufacturer has its own feel. I am a Wilson fan, because I love the feel of the racquet. You feel every aspect of the contact. I don't like Prince's feel, because it feels heavier and more dead to me, but that's just my opinion. Babolat racquets have a similar feel to Wilson. Try a bunch of manufacturers and find one that you like.\n\nAgain, demo a bunch of racquets. Don't buy anything unless you're sure that you like it enough to buy three.\n\nI hope that helps.
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http://search.ebay.com/rocket-book_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1QQxpufuZx\nmy cousin got the first 5 on the list from a bookstore very intereseting nd u learn a lot of stuff or jsut go to amazon or yahoo shopping or froogle
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there are basically two main kinds of rackets. \n\n1: heavy, normal sized "players" racquets. these are control-oriented racquets made for skilled players who have the strength and skill to provide their own power. in fact, pros weigh down their racquets even more than most heavy (12 oz or so) racquets. these racquets are good, and accurate, but many poeple believe they are too heavy and unforgiving for a less experienced player. \n\n2. player improvement racquets. these have oversize heads and light stiff frames that supposedly allow players to put more speed on the ball. also the larger heads are supposed to be more forgiving with a larger sweet spot. \n\na tweener racquet is a compromise between the two. not as wildly oversized as a player improvement racquet, and not as heavy as a players racquet.\n\n(my personal opinion is that everyone should buy heavy players racquets as most people will have the most problems keeping the ball in, and dont need a powerful racquet.)
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have you tried Amazon? well selling tennis racquet is not really a good idea.. i mean people who will buy a tennis racquet would like to hold the grip or feel the weight of the racquet if it is comfortable for them... it is like buying a perfume you never smell before on the net... probably the best way to sell your racquet is by your friends or some garage sell...(usually it is better to sell it your "not-so-close friends) because you would not offer much discount for them...
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Black tennis player who was very good. Go to this site and you'll find lots of info.
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http://www.orafaq.com/\n\nhttp://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/public_index.jsp\n\nhttp://www.db.cs.ucdavis.edu/teaching/sqltutorial/\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_database