IMHO, lob serves are not defensive, because if done correctly, they put you in an offensive center court position and your opponent deep in a back corner. Most beginners have trouble controlling lob serves because they put too much energy into the ball by using a big forehand swing. However, the lob requires a new […]
When hitting a racquetball, it is more efficient to use your biggest muscles. This means rotating your hips, upper torso and shoulders, with your arm going along for a ride. The racquetball backhand starts by turning your back on the target (front wall) with your arm bent at 90 degrees. Then you simply uncoil your […]
Here are a series of videos which go over the basic racquetball forehand technique. Key points in a mechanically correct swing include: Square up to front wall Shoulder width stance for balance Early racquet preparation – racquet up at ear level Drive front leg towards target Rotate hips, shoulder, and arm Contact ball with a […]
With a correct grip, your racquet becomes an extension of your arm. A proper grip aligns your racquet parallel to the front wall at impact with the ball. The backhand grip is different from the forehand grip as discussed in this video. This is a very important point and one of the most common reasons […]