Patterns of play in sports are basically simple strategies based on if-then situations. These patterns are practiced with repetition until they become instinctive, i.e., they happen on the court without thinking. The following Adam Manilla videos provide two examples of patterns of play:
When striking the ball, if you are too close or jamming yourself, it makes it very hard to hit a straight shot down the line. This video of two-time National Intercollegiates racquetball champion, Annie Roberts, shows how she can hit powerful down the line shots keeping the proper distance from the ball.
According to Annie Roberts, two-time National Intercollegiate racquetball champion, the golden rule of racquetball is down the line shots can’t hit the sidewall. Why? Any shot down you hit down the line which touches the sidewall will slow down and rebound into the court. This makes it easier for your opponent to get to the […]
If you want to get your opponent into the back of the court, then try hitting an around the world shot. It is especially good shot to hit if you get caught in the front of the court with a waist-high ball and need time to get back to center court. Make sure to hit […]