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Authors: Lynn Adams, Erwin Goldbloom
ISBN-13: 9780534552343, ISBN-10: 053455234X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: November 2000
Edition: 2nd Edition

Author Biography: Lynn Adams

Book Synopsis

RACQUETBALL TODAY is one of several activity texts in Wadsworth's Physical Education series. It covers all the basic fundamentals of the sport and is suitable for players of all levels. Full of illustrations, helpful checklists, and photos of players in action, RACQUETBALL TODAY is a valuable instructional and reference book for any racquetball activity class.

	Preface	xi
	Introduction to the Game	xiii
1	Equipment	1
	Selecting a Racquet	2
	String Tension	3
	Protective Eyewear	4
	Other Equipment	4
	Shoes	5
	Balls	5
	Checklist for Equipment Selection	6
	Summary	6
2	Let's Play	7
	The Rules	8
	The Singles Game	8
	The Service	8
	Illegal Serves	8
	Checklist for Illegal Serves	10
	Checklist for Legal Serves	11
	Legal Serves	11
	Return of Serve	11
	Scoring	11
	Checklist for Scoring	12
	Hinders	12
	Checklist for Hinders	13
	Safety Tips	14
	Checklist for Safety Tips	14
	Doubles Play	14
	Rule Differences for Doubles	15
	Nonofficial Types of Games	15
	Cutthroat	15
	Checklist for Doubles Rule Differences	16
	Multi-Bounce	16
	Two Bounce	17
	Backhand Only	18
	Ping-Pong Racquetball	18
	Both Score Racquetball	18
	Warming Up Before Playing	18
	Checklist for Nonofficial Games	19
	Summary	19
3	The Forehand	20
	The Forehand Grip	21
	Checklist for the Forehand Grip	23
	The Racquet-Ready Position	23
	The Forehand Backswing	24
	Checklist for the Forehand Backswing	26
	The Swing	26
	Checklist for the Forehand Swing	26
	Point of Contact	26
	Follow-Through	28
	Checklist for Forehand Follow-Through	29
	Nonhitting Arm	29
	Using the Lower Body	30
	Checklist for Using the Lower Body	32
	Eye Focus	32
	Forehand Advice	32
	Common Forehand Errors	32
	Checklist for the Forehand	35
	Summary	35
4	The Backhand	36
	The Backhand Grip	37
	Checklist for the Backhand Grip	38
	Racquet-Ready Position	38
	The Backhand Backswing	38
	Checklist for the Backhand Backswing	39
	The Swing	39
	Checklist for the Backhand Swing	40
	The Point of Contact	40
	Checklist for the Point of Contact	41
	Follow-Through	41
	Checklist for Backhand Follow-Through	41
	Nonhitting Arm	42
	Using the Lower Body	43
	Checklist for Using the Lower Body	43
	Common Errors in the Backhand	44
	Checklist for the Backhand	47
	Summary	47
5	Court Coverage and Doubles Play	48
	The Ready Position	49
	Checklist for the Ready Position	49
	Court Coverage	49
	Checklist for Court Coverage	51
	Concentration and Anticipation	51
	Center Court Position	52
	Checklist for Center Court Position	55
	Doubles Play	55
	I-Formation	56
	Side-by-Side	57
	Staggered Side-by-Side	58
	Serving in Doubles	58
	Right Side Player	58
	Left Side Player	58
	Playing a "Lefty-Righty" Team	59
	Checklist for Rules of Doubles Play	59
	Checklist for Doubles Tips	60
	Summary	60
6	Defensive Shots	61
	Ceiling Ball	62
	Target Point	62
	Forehand Ceiling Ball	63
	Backhand Ceiling Ball	63
	Use of Ceiling Balls	65
	Checklist for Ceiling Balls	66
	Around-the-Wall Ball	66
	Use of the Around-the-Wall Ball	67
	The "Z" Ball	67
	Checklist for Ceiling Balls	68
	Use of the "Z" Ball	68
	Checklist for the "Z" Ball	70
	Back Wall to Front Wall Shot	70
	Checklist for Back Wall to Front Wall Shot	70
	Checklist for Defensive Shots	71
	Summary	71
7	Offensive Shots	72
	The Kill Shot	73
	Scoring Zone	73
	Use of the Kill Shot	74
	Checklist for the Kill Shot	74
	The Pinch Shot	75
	Use of the Pinch Shot	76
	Checklist for the Pinch Shot	77
	The Pass Shot	77
	Down-the-Line Pass	79
	Cross-Court Pass	79
	"V" Pass or Wide Angle Pass	79
	Use of the Pass Shot	80
	Checklist for the Pass Shot	80
	The Overhead Shot	80
	Overhead Drive	81
	Use of the Overhead Drive	81
	Overhead Kill Shot	81
	Use of the Overhead Kill Shot	81
	Checklist for the Overhead Shot	83
	The Jam Shot	83
	Checklist for the Jam Shot	83
	Use of the Jam Shot	84
	Summary	84
8	Backwall Play	85
	Backwall Technique	86
	Footwork	86
	The Stroke	87
	The Key	90
	Checklist for Backwall Technique	90
	Distance-Judging Techniques	90
	Checklist for Distance-Judging Techniques	91
	Summary	91
9	The Service Game	92
	The Drive Serve	93
	Checklist for the Drive Serve	94
	The "Z" Serve	94
	Checklist for the "Z" Serve	95
	The Lob Serve	95
	Checklist for the Lob Serve	97
	The Jam Serve	97
	Checklist for the Jam Serve	98
	The Theory of Deceptive Serving	98
	Checklist for Deceptive Serving	99
	Summary	100
10	Service Returns	101
	The Ceiling Ball Return	102
	The Pass Shot Return	102
	Return Selection	103
	Receiving Position	105
	Ready Position	105
	Footwork	105
	The Mental Aspect of Service Return	107
	Checklist for Service Returns	109
	Summary	110
11	Developing a Winning Strategy	111
	Analyzing an Opponent	112
	Checklist for Analyzing an Opponent	113
	Strategy Against Different Types of Players	113
	The Rabbit	113
	Checklist for the Rabbit	113
	The Giraffe	114
	Checklist for the Giraffe	114
	The Slug	114
	Checklist for the Slug	114
	The Peacock or Poser	114
	Checklist for the Peacock or Poser	115
	The Police Dog	115
	Checklist for the Police Dog	115
	The Saint Bernard	115
	Checklist for the Saint Bernard	116
	Developing an All-Around Game	116
	Summary	116
12	The Three-Wall Game	117
	Rule Differences	118
	Checklist for Rule Differences	119
	Three-Wall Strokes	120
	Sidearm and Overhead Strokes	120
	Three-Wall Serves	120
	Checklist for Three-Wall Serves	123
	Receiving the Serve	123
	Checklist for Receiving Serves	124
	The Rally	124
	Checklist for the Rally	125
	Summary	126
13	Drills	127
	Introduction	128
	Tape Drill	128
	Checklist for Analyzing the Swing	129
	Drop-and-Hit Drill	129
	Checklist for the Drop-and-Hit Drill	130
	Footwork Drills	131
	Step-Together-Step Drills	131
	Star Drill	132
	Change-Direction Drill	132
	Moving Ball Drills	133
	Side Wall Drill	133
	Front Wall Drill	133
	Back Wall Drills	134
	Barehand Drill	134
	Toss-and-Hit Drill	135
	Simulated Game Drill	135
	Ceiling Back Wall Drill	135
	Ceiling Ball Drills	136
	Solo Drills	136
	Partner Drills	136
	Service Drills	136
	Serving Drills	136
	Serve-and-Return Drill	137
	Service Return Drill	137
	Summary	137
14	The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player	138
	Mental Practice	139
	Checklist for Mental Imagery	143
	Relaxation	143
	Checklist for Learning to Relax	144
	Concentration	144
	Checklist for Concentration	144
	Goal Setting	144
	Summary	145
15	Fitness for Racquetball	146
	Overload Principle	147
	Aerobic Training	148
	Checklist for Benefits of an Aerobic Training Effect	149
	Target Pulse Zone	149
	Anaerobic Exercise	150
	Checklist for Composing Aerobics and Anaerobics	150
	Anaerobic Training	151
	Summary	151
16	Gaining Strength and Flexibility and Avoiding Injuries	152
	Strength	153
	Flexibility and Warm Up	158
	Aerobic (Cardiopulmonary) Conditioning	161
	Karvonen's Formula for Determining Your Target Heart Rate	162
	Common Injuries and How to Avoid Them	163
	Checklist for Avoiding Blisters	163
	Summary	166
17	Nutrition for Better Health	167
	Nutrition	168
	Protein	168
	Fats	170
	Carbohydrates	171
	Fiber	172
	Checklist for Effective Eating	173
	Vitamins	173
	Minerals	174
	Phytochemicals	174
	Water	176
Appendix A	Official Rules of Racquetball	177
Appendix B	Racquetball Associations	211
Appendix C	Manufacturers of Racquetball Equipment	212
	Glossary	213
	Index	221

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