Early Racquet Preparation Benefits Many players are too late in bringing up their racquet to a ready position when they are on top of the ball. There are huge advantages that occur when we get our hitting arm and racquet ready to hit as early as possible. Early racquet preparation (ERP) gives you time to […]
SERVE MORE EFFECTIVELY USING CHANGEUPS In baseball, a changeup is an “off-speed pitch thrown to look like a fastball but arriving much more slowly to the plate. Its reduced speed coupled with its deceptive delivery is meant to confuse the batters timing.” Using changeup serves during a racquetball match are crucial to keeping your opponent […]
If you wish to catch an opponent off guard and elicit a weak return, then occasionally hit your drive serve to your opponent’s forehand. An ideal serving strategy includes this “change-up” drive serve because your opponent is expecting serves to their backhand and they “mentally lean” to this side. Proper Technique for a Deceptive Serve […]
In racquetball, there are huge benefits and advantages to be in a ready position at center court and while waiting to return serve. What is a ready position? A ready position (or athletic stance) means that your knees are bent and you are already in a “down” position, ready to spring into motion or to […]