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Tables of Contents for Racquetball Today
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
xi
Introduction to the Game
xiii
Equipment
1
6
Selecting a Racquet
2
1
String Tension
3
1
Protective Eyewear
4
1
Other Equipment
4
1
Shoes
5
1
Balls
5
1
Checklist for Equipment Selection
6
1
Summary
6
1
Let's Play
7
13
The Rules
8
1
The Singles Game
8
1
The Service
8
2
Illegal Serves
8
2
Checklist for Illegal Serves
10
1
Checklist for Legal Serves
11
1
Legal Serves
11
1
Return of Serve
11
1
Scoring
11
1
Checklist for Scoring
12
1
Hinders
12
1
Checklist for Hinders
13
1
Safety Tips
14
1
Checklist for Safety Tips
14
1
Doubles Play
14
1
Rule Differences for Doubles
15
1
Nonofficial Types of Games
15
1
Cutthroat
15
1
Checklist for Doubles Rule Differences
16
2
Multi-Bounce
16
1
Two Bounce
17
1
Backhand Only
18
1
Ping-Pong Racquetball
18
1
Both Score Racquetball
18
1
Warming Up Before Playing
18
1
Checklist for Nonofficial Games
19
1
Summary
19
1
The Forehand
20
16
The Forehand Grip
21
2
Checklist for the Forehand Grip
23
1
The Racquet-Ready Position
23
1
The Forehand Backswing
24
2
Checklist for the Forehand Backswing
26
1
The Swing
26
1
Checklist for the Forehand Swing
26
1
Point of Contact
26
2
Follow-Through
28
1
Checklist for Forehand Follow-Through
29
1
Nonhitting Arm
29
1
Using the Lower Body
30
2
Checklist for Using the Lower Body
32
1
Eye Focus
32
1
Forehand Advice
32
1
Common Forehand Errors
32
3
Checklist for the Forehand
35
1
Summary
35
1
The Backhand
36
12
The Backhand Grip
37
1
Checklist for the Backhand Grip
38
1
Racquet-Ready Position
38
1
The Backhand Backswing
38
1
Checklist for the Backhand Backswing
39
1
The Swing
39
1
Checklist for the Backhand Swing
40
1
The Point of Contact
40
1
Checklist for the Point of Contact
41
1
Follow-Through
41
1
Checklist for Backhand Follow-Through
41
1
Nonhitting Arm
42
1
Using the Lower Body
43
1
Checklist for Using the Lower Body
43
1
Common Errors in the Backhand
44
3
Checklist for the Backhand
47
1
Summary
47
1
Court Coverage and Doubles Play
48
13
The Ready Position
49
1
Checklist for the Ready Position
49
1
Court Coverage
49
2
Checklist for Court Coverage
51
1
Concentration and Anticipation
51
1
Center Court Position
52
3
Checklist for Center Court Position
55
1
Doubles Play
55
3
I-Formation
56
1
Side-by-Side
57
1
Staggered Side-by-Side
58
1
Serving in Doubles
58
1
Right Side Player
58
1
Left Side Player
58
1
Playing a ``Lefty-Righty'' Team
59
1
Checklist for Rules of Doubles Play
59
1
Checklist for Doubles Tips
60
1
Summary
60
1
Defensive Shots
61
11
Ceiling Ball
62
4
Target Point
62
1
Forehand Ceiling Ball
63
1
Backhand Ceiling Ball
63
2
Use of Ceiling Balls
65
1
Checklist for Ceiling Balls
66
1
Around-the-Wall Ball
66
1
Use of the Around-the-Wall Ball
67
1
The ``Z'' Ball
67
1
Checklist for Ceiling Balls
68
2
Use of the ``Z'' Ball
68
2
Checklist for the ``Z'' Ball
70
1
Back Wall to Front Wall Shot
70
1
Checklist for Back Wall to Front Wall Shot
70
1
Checklist for Defensive Shots
71
1
Summary
71
1
Offensive Shots
72
13
The Kill Shot
73
1
Scoring Zone
73
1
Use of the Kill Shot
74
1
Checklist for the Kill Shot
74
1
The Pinch Shot
75
2
Use of the Pinch Shot
76
1
Checklist for the Pinch Shot
77
1
The Pass Shot
77
3
Down-the-Line Pass
79
1
Cross-Court Pass
79
1
``V'' Pass or Wide Angle Pass
79
1
Use of the Pass Shot
80
1
Checklist for the Pass Shot
80
1
The Overhead Shot
80
3
Overhead Drive
81
1
Use of the Overhead Drive
81
1
Overhead Kill Shot
81
1
Use of the Overhead Kill Shot
81
2
Checklist for the Overhead Shot
83
1
The Jam Shot
83
1
Checklist for the Jam Shot
83
1
Use of the Jam Shot
84
1
Summary
84
1
Backwall Play
85
7
Backwall Technique
86
4
Footwork
86
1
The Stroke
87
3
The Key
90
1
Checklist for Backwall Technique
90
1
Distance-Judging Techniques
90
1
Checklist for Distance-Judging Techniques
91
1
Summary
91
1
The Service Game
92
9
The Drive Serve
93
1
Checklist for the Drive Serve
94
1
The ``Z'' Serve
94
1
Checklist for the ``Z'' Serve
95
1
The Lob Serve
95
2
Checklist for the Lob Serve
97
1
The Jam Serve
97
1
Checklist for the Jam Serve
98
1
The Theory of Deceptive Serving
98
1
Checklist for Deceptive Serving
99
1
Summary
100
1
Service Returns
101
10
The Ceiling Ball Return
102
1
The Pass Shot Return
102
1
Return Selection
103
2
Receiving Position
105
1
Ready Position
105
1
Footwork
105
2
The Mental Aspect of Service Return
107
2
Checklist for Service Returns
109
1
Summary
110
1
Developing a Winning Strategy
111
6
Analyzing an Opponent
112
1
Checklist for Analyzing an Opponent
113
1
Strategy Against Different Types of Players
113
1
The Rabbit
113
1
Checklist for the Rabbit
113
1
The Giraffe
114
1
Checklist for the Giraffe
114
1
The Slug
114
1
Checklist for the Slug
114
1
The Peacock or Poser
114
1
Checklist for the Peacock or Poser
115
1
The Police Dog
115
1
Checklist for the Police Dog
115
1
The Saint Bernard
115
1
Checklist for the Saint Bernard
116
1
Developing an All-Around Game
116
1
Summary
116
1
The Three-Wall Game
117
10
Rule Differences
118
1
Checklist for Rule Differences
119
1
Three-Wall Strokes
120
1
Sidearm and Overhead Strokes
120
1
Three-Wall Serves
120
3
Checklist for Three-Wall Serves
123
1
Receiving the Serve
123
1
Checklist for Receiving Serves
124
1
The Rally
124
1
Checklist for the Rally
125
1
Summary
126
1
Drills
127
11
Introduction
128
1
Tape Drill
128
1
Checklist for Analyzing the Swing
129
1
Drop-and-Hit Drill
129
1
Checklist for the Drop-and-Hit Drill
130
1
Footwork Drills
131
2
Step-Together-Step Drills
131
1
Star Drill
132
1
Change-Direction Drill
132
1
Moving Ball Drills
133
1
Side Wall Drill
133
1
Front Wall Drill
133
1
Back Wall Drills
134
2
Barehand Drill
134
1
Toss-and-Hit Drill
135
1
Simulated Game Drill
135
1
Ceiling Back Wall Drill
135
1
Ceiling Ball Drills
136
1
Solo Drills
136
1
Partner Drills
136
1
Service Drills
136
1
Serving Drills
136
1
Serve-and-Return Drill
137
1
Service Return Drill
137
1
Summary
137
1
The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player
138
8
Mental Practice
139
4
Checklist for Mental Imagery
143
1
Relaxation
143
1
Checklist for Learning to Relax
144
1
Concentration
144
1
Checklist for Concentration
144
1
Goal Setting
144
1
Summary
145
1
Fitness for Racquetball
146
6
Overload Principle
147
1
Aerobic Training
148
1
Checklist for Benefits of an Aerobic Training Effect
149
1
Target Pulse Zone
149
1
Anaerobic Exercise
150
1
Checklist for Composing Aerobics and Anaerobics
150
1
Anaerobic Training
151
1
Summary
151
1
Gaining Strength and Flexibility and Avoiding Injuries
152
15
Strength
153
5
Flexibility and Warm Up
158
3
Aerobic (Cardiopulmonary) Conditioning
161
1
Karvonen's Formula for Determining Your Target Heart Rate
162
1
Common Injuries and How to Avoid Them
163
1
Checklist for Avoiding Blisters
163
3
Summary
166
1
Nutrition for Better Health
167
10
Nutrition
168
1
Protein
168
2
Fats
170
1
Carbohydrates
171
1
Fiber
172
1
Checklist for Effective Eating
173
1
Vitamins
173
1
Minerals
174
1
Phytochemicals
174
2
Water
176
1
Appendix A: Official Rules of Racquetball
177
34
Appendix B: Racquetball Associations
211
1
Appendix C: Manufacturers of Racquetball Equipment
212
1
Glossary
213
8
Index
221