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Hinders are called when you or your opponent get in the way of a shot or swing. Hinders are called to prevent getting hit by the ball or with the racquet. In this video, Rocky Carson demonstrates the various types of hinders that can occur during play.

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  2 Responses to “How to Play Hinders in Racquetball”

  1. This is an excellent video; thank you. I also like your article on Bruiseball.

    During regular, non-tournament games:

    I have noticed that hinders are a very touchy subject. If I call too many, my opponents get mad. But from my perspective, I think safety; they are blocking my footpath, hitting the ball right back at themselves, or in the ball’s trajectory, or my racquet swing. Some players don’t move out of the way.

    All in all, I am a good player; I don’t call hinders to win. But I have played long enough to know players can get hurt if they don’t move properly on the court.

    Some players say, “If you swung, you can’t call a hinder.” I will go along with it until I swing and the opponent steps in the path of my swing.

    Of course, I am not saying I am always right on my calls or must have my way on the court. But, there are Bruiseball players who are ignorant of the rules.

    I don’t want to run into them, swing the racquet and hit them with the racquet or ball.

    What do you suggest as a recourse?

    • There will always be a player or two who will not move out of your way.
      All you can do is call a hinder and play the point over. This becomes
      tedious when the same person refuses to learn to play without hindering you.

      At some point, if it becomes too frustrating, then stop playing with those who are unable
      to learn to get out of the way or keep standing in front of you. It is not
      your job to teach them how to play. Find someone better than you to play with
      and the hinder calls will disappear and it will be fun to play again.

      D.

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