Does anyone have any good tips on how to play racquetball?
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Bring your racquet....\n\nDon't forget the ball...
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Make sure you have the proper, comfortable stance and balance.\nSee the rim.\nExtend your wrist backwards.\nThe basketball should rest on your fingerpads.\nTry to keep your elbow in and under the ball\nUse your legs... the longer the shot, the more you use your legs.\nRaise the ball smoothly and in one, fluid motion.\nFinish high with your arm to get good "arc" on the shot.\nFlop your wrist with a constant, relaxed follow through to get that backspin for a "shooter´s touch".
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I'll tell you what... ever hear of the card game "set"? It's addictive and really fun to play, rain or shine. It takes a while to learn the rules, and you'll call many false sets, but keep working at it and you'll get sucked into set before you know it. (Buy the real cards, the online version is difficult to use and doesn't give you the right feel....)\n\nLearning to juggle is also a fun way to pass time. Read an online tutorial on how to juggle 3 balls, get 3 juggling balls (don't just use anything, the specially filled juggling balls are designed to be easy to catch and don't bounce everywhere) and start practicing. Then try 2 in one hand. Keep working on both your right and left hand. Then you'll progress to four (2 in each hand at the same time).\n\nEntertaining yourself will be a lot more rewarding, worth far more than the 10 points I don't expect to receive from my answer. You'll thank me later, though....
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I have been playing table tennis for about 5 years now. I have a very powerful backhand and a reliable forehand. I also have quite a good serve. Here are some tips and tricks that I have gathered throughout the years:\n\n\nBackhand:\n\nI hit with a pretty full motion swing. I try to focus on contacting the ball in the center of the paddle (this goes for the forehand as well). So when you are practicing, try to think about hitting the ball with the center. You will not succeed every time, but as you practice this more, you will develop better judgment and will be hitting the ball more cleanly. Also, think about brushing up on the ball. Try to impart quite a bit of topspin, but also do not forget to hit through the ball a bit.\n\n\nForehand:\n\nAlthough I am weaker off this wing, I can still over you some tips. When I hit a forehand, I try to "wrap" the ball with my paddle. In other words, when the ball is coming towards you, get your paddle below the level of the ball and swing up. As your paddle reaches the top of the ball, rotate it so it "wraps" around it. I found that this helps me keep the ball on the table and minimizes the chance that it will sail long.\n\n\nServe:\n\nThe most common mistake I see people make is they try to hit the ball as hard as they can and when they do not get it in, they get upset. In the beginning, your main goal should be to get your serve in, for if you cannot get your serve in, it doesn't matter how good the rest of your game is. The serve is THE most important shot in table tennis! When you are getting your serves in, then begin to apply spin and power accordingly.\n\n\nTHE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS:\n\nKeep your eyes on the ball at all times! This is very important, do not lose track of it. At first, you might lose track of it, but as you practice keeping your eyes on the ball, you will become better at tracking it.\nBend your knees! When you hit, this will allow you to get under the ball better, lower your center of gravity, and provide more power for your shots as you are using the leg muscles as well in your shots.\nAlways keep moving! Footwork is one of the most important aspects of the game. Always keep your feet moving. This will help you get into position and will give you more time to prepare to hit the shot correctly.\n\n\n\nGood luck!
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If you go to www.uspta.com, you can use the find-a-pro feature to see if there are any pros in your area that could give you lessons. Another way would be to check local racquet clubs for lesson programs. Summer camps are another option. Good luck!
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Be at less than an angle, more like 75%. Don't forget to use the PADS of your fingers.\n\nGood luck and happy playing!
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focus on the toss. keep it as low as possible to leave you little room for error. don't pull your swinging arm back too far also... again, leaves less room for error. hit the ball with the heel of your hand. think 'quick and accurate' while your serving. it'll help.
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the poor can play tennis for fun an there are plenty of programs alover the world that can help any jounor or youth get in to the game it just takes reseacrh. when i started playing at a young age of 15 i did not even have a racquet to play with. my school let me hold one for a few weeks until i got one.But even when i got one it was not the best but it was made just for me at my playing level. it costed 20 dollars us(WALMART). an it was a head racquet which i still have till this day. the best way to get in whould be to go through your school an see what they got if not alot of racquet makers have programs all over the world that will help to get u started. all u might need is a parents permission. good luck
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Without having seen you play, it's a bit hard to suggest. Obviously you'll want to play to your strengths. Also, try a variety of shots in warm-up to see how he responds. I usually hit very heavy topspin...but if my opponent can't handle low slices as well then I'll hit those all day. \n\nA few things to check:\n\n1. Footwork. This is the first thing I ever watch. I'm sorry, you can hit like a cannon but I'm gonna pound winners on you all day if your feet are cemented down. If he doesn't move (and some people will disagree with me on this) then I suggest a few deep topsin balls and then a dropshot if you can do it. Basically, make him run!!! And on that note, make sure you are moving. Solid footwork can save you when you're tired. The more tired you are, the better your footwork has to be!!!\n\n2. Stroke. Of course you'll want to check which side is weaker for them.\n\n2.Serve. You'll want to decide how far back or forward to stand. If has has a very fast serve and you need time, then move back. If it's somewhat slow or has a huge kick, catch the ball early. But you always want to be moving into it on the return.\n\n2. Rally ability. Obviously if he can't hit more then 2 balls back in a row, you don't need to do anything fancy. You should figure this out early.\n\n3. Spin. Figure out how he hits!!! If he slices alot does the ball sit up? Does it skid low? What about topspin? Does he use alot or hit flat? \n\n4. Volley ability. How is he at net? If he's bad, purposely hit some short balls if you can to draw him up. I love playing people who are horrible at net.  A drop volley up close, then an easy topspin ball at their feet.\n\n\nAlso remember to go crosscourt when you can. I'm a big believer in changing the direction of the ball, but sometimes you just can't beat good low error tennis across the middle.\n\nI kinda wrote this in a rush if anyone has any additions or feels I said something wrong, I really won't be offended. Always fun to hear different viewpoints.\n\nHope this helps!
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well I have a pure drive and I can tell you one thing. It packs a freaking punch, its good for drives as the name suggests, as for the spin, I think the racquet is a factor, but there is a technique to it! you have to point your racquet lower so when you hit back up, you can brush the ball alot more!\n\nGood luck with the season!
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Keep your eye on the ball. Have precise timing. And be sure to wear good sneakers that hold your feet right.
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I've been playing tennis for 6 years, so i think i can help. Now with your aim, just watch the ball at all times and make sure you step into the ball. Keep your racket straight and hold on tight as you swing through over your shoulder. Lifting weights doesn't have any part in tennis. To swing hard, you need strength in your wrists, not so much in your arms. So just keep practicing. To make the ball go further, be positive you have your form right. Then one of the most important is to remember to swing all the way through. Yes, all the way to your opposite shoulder. This will make the ball go way further. Much of this you achieve with practice though. So good luck with it all! *Val*
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Offensively, you need to pass the ball a lot.  Mostly use isolation plays with the player who is best at ball-handling.  Sometimes you should have the biggest player come to the perimeter to set a screen for your best shooter.  And sometimes you just need to feed the big man and let him work the lane.  The key is to have a lot of ball movement.  Everyone needs to keep running and moving.\nDefensively, you should play a 2-1 zone.  You should have two smaller players on the perimeter and stick on those sides until you get down low.  The big-man will be down low to stop any drives and get any rebounds.  The big key here is all players must converge to the ball.  When the ball is on the right side of the court, all players need to be on the right side of their zones.  This zone takes practice to master.  If the opponents find holes in your zone multiple times, match up man-to-man with them by size.\n\nThese should give you a start and using those bases you should be able to branch off from there.
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Some helpful hints-\nPass with your legs, don't swing your arms.\nMake your forearms as flat as you can when passing.\nWhen hitting, stay behind the ball. Don't worry about hitting the ball hard, focus on hitting it fast.\nWhen you're blocking, don't stand there and watch the other team's hitter, watch the ball as it is set and line up with the hitter's arm. \nWhen you're serving, don't throw the ball any higher than you have to. You want to hit it at the peak of the toss. Try to serve to the zones too. Don't serve to the same spot every time. And once you can do that, stare at the person you're going to serve at. It makes them incredibly nervous. It also causes them to think and therefore they usually mess up. \nThat's about it. Good luck.
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1. every single year go on the tennis team. \n2. play people who are more skilled then you most of the time, you could learn something. \n3. people who are worst then you can be good practice of hitting the ball.\n4. find someone and try to beat them\n5. practice at least 3 times a week, even without a net you can\n6. practice drills at home, swings, serveing, hitting the ball towards the wall. drills as in foot drills then foot drills plus swings\n7. try your best.\n8. if y9ou can use chalk and draw a tennis court, and practice drills over there.
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set the ball into a spin after you places it on your finger. then try to balance it for as long as you can. keep practicing till you can do it properly.
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As a coach I teach my kids to:\n1. grip the ball across all four laces.  \n2. Plant your throwing foot, step towards your target with your glove hand.\n3. Reach back with your throwing hand(stretching your arm all the way out) Keep your throwing elbow up\n4. Pull your body through with your glove hand, throwing the ball with your arm in an overhand motion(try not to drop down sidearm)\n5. Follow through, snapping your wrist at the end to give the ball a bit of backspin so that it will stay in the air a bit longer.\n\nRelease point will have to be adjusted according to who you are playing with(their height) \n\nPractice, practice, practice and have fun!...use a tennis ball(or a spongey baseball) and a brick wall.\n\nGood Luck!!