The most comprehensive instructional racquetball book for beginners availabe today. Everything you need to know to get started, and build a solid foundation for anyone interested in learning the proper techniques and strategies. This manual is set up as an eight week instructional course for easy of use by students and instructors alike.

Author: Darrin Schenck
Paperback: 300 pages ISBN13: 9780615238890, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: IRT Player, Inc (2008-08-22)
ISBN: 0615238890
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Cengage Learning Activity Series Get the most out of your favorite physical activities. From aerobics and yoga -- to bowling, tennis, weight training, and more -- the Wadsworth Physical Education Activities Series goes beyond the basics, showing you how to improve, excel, and get more enjoyment from your activities, whatever your skill level and background. Suitable for players at any level, BEGINNING RACQUETBALL covers the fundamentals of racquetball including equipment, offensive and defensive strokes, serves, playing strategies, drills, court etiquette, and more. Its many photographs and diagrams help students visualize the concepts, and rich pedagogy help them engage with the material, understand the concepts, and reinforce their learning.

Author: Cheryl Norton, James S. Bryant
Paperback: 150 pages
Company: Brooks Cole (2011-01-01)
ISBN: 0840048106
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Take your game to the next level with Championship Racquetball—the most comprehensive guide for mastering the skills, tactics, and strategies of today’s game.

Renowned coach and hall of famer Fran Davis teams up with racquetball legend and top-ranked player Jason Mannino to share their expertise and secrets on every aspect of the sport—from mastering the skills to recognizing weaknesses and establishing the strategies that will dominate your opponent during match play.

Championship Racquetball will show you how to master these aspects of the game:

•Develop an attacking forehand and penetrating backhand.

•Dictate matches with dominating serves and returns.

•Round out your arsenal with offensive and defensive specialty shots.

•Adjust court positioning and refine shot selection.

•Establish a winning game plan and match strategy for any opponent.

•Increase strength, power, and endurance through racquetball-specific training drills and exercises.

•Win the mental game every time with the proven psychological and mental strategies used by top players.With detailed instruction, of the most effective skill-development drills, and practice, training, and match preparation tips for singles and doubles, this is the essential guide for any serious player. If you want to play like a champion, turn to the champions—Davis, Mannino, and Championship Racquetball.

Author: Fran Davis, Jason Mannino
Paperback: 296 pages SHK01443
Company: Human Kinetics (2011-01-28)
ISBN: 0736089799
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Head to the court and learn to hit that winning kill shot in no time at all! Racquetball Fundamentals will have you playing and competing while you master the basics of the game.

You'll learn shot techniques for the forehand, backhand, serve, return of serve, passing shot, side-wall shot, and kill shot. You will also become more competitive with instruction on shot selection, court positioning, and footwork. Soon you'll be winning your share of matches as you employ those techniques with the tactics taught for both singles and doubles play.

More than 75 drills and games will speed your learning and improve your performance. You'll also gain a greater understanding of the game's rules, scoring, etiquette, and safety.

Racquetball Fundamentals is a better way to learn the basics in less time. Use it now and get a step—and point—ahead of your next opponent.

See all the titles available in the Sports Fundamentals Series.

Author: Jim Winterton
Paperback: 152 pages
Company: Human Kinetics (2004-08-13)
ISBN: 073605233X
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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Racquetball and Squash is the most comprehensive and up-to-date racquetball and squash-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide.  This book features year-round racquetball and squash-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.

No other racquetball or squash book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training.  This book will have you increasing strength, quickness, agility, and endurance, which will lead to more powerful and precise backhands, forehands, and serves.  Following this program will allow you to compete with all of your energy from the opening serve until the final point.

Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs.  From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!

As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20.

Author: Rob Price
Paperback: 176 pages
Company: Price World Publishing (2009-09-01)
ISBN: 1932549617
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Whether you're a competitive tournament player or a recreational player, Winning Racquetball: Skills, Drills, and Strategies will help you improve your game.

The authors—veteran instructor Ed Turner and #9-ranked professional racquetball player Woody Clouse—show you all the shots and strategies for success on the court. And you'll see them from two views: the objective eye of an instructor and the keen competitive eye of a touring professional.

Using more than 140 photos and illustrations, the authors provide practical tips for beginning through advanced players, plus drills for each level. Inside you'll find valuable information on:

- selecting equipment and facilities;
- safety and injury prevention and treatment;
- conditioning to improve strength, power, flexiblity, and endurance;
- common errors and how to correct them;
- effective game strategies for doubles and tournament play; and
- mental conditioning and outthinking opponents.

This invaluable handbook is divided into three parts that cover everything you need to know. In Part I you'll learn how to pick out the equipment and facility that's right for you. The authors also outline a conditioning program that will help prevent injuries and improve your skill level.

Part II shows you how to use practice sessions and drills to broaden your arsenal of shots. You'll strengthen your forehand and backhand and learn how to hit effective passing, kill, backwall, and ceiling shots. The authors also address the all-important serve.

If you're a competitive racquetball player, the secrets you'll find in Part III of Winning Racquetball are indispensable. You'll discover how to use your brain as well as your feet to cover the court, out-think your opponent, and play effective doubles and cut-throat games. And, top-ranked player Woody Clouse gives you a glimpse of the practice regimen and professional demands of an International Racquetball Tour professional.

You'll also find a practical mini-clinic designed to help you diagnose and correct the 13 most common errors made by racquetball players.

Author: Ed Turner, Woody Clouse
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Human Kinetics (1995-10-11)
ISBN: 0873227212
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Author: Steve Strandemo, Bill Bruns
Paperback: 207 pages
Company: Pocket Books (1985-12)
ISBN: 0671547453
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Racquetball is written for the beginning racquetball player to provide an introduction to the skills and techniques for a lifetime of play on the court.

Author: Philip E Allsen, Alan R Witbeck
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages (1996-02-01)
ISBN: 0697256278
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Master the shots and strategies to control center court and win points. Racquetball: Steps to Success features expert instruction, clear photographs, 3-D court diagrams, more than 80 drills, and a proven system for improving your game.

Stroke mechanics for the forehand and backhand and more than 35 shots, including serves, serve returns, and front-wall, side-wall, ceiling, and back-wall shots, are covered and illustrated.

Learn when finesse trumps power, why a risky kill shot may be a better choice than a high-percentage ceiling shot, and what shots will move you into—and your opponent out of—the critical center court position.

As part of the popular Steps to Success Sports Series, with more than 1.5 million copies sold, Racquetball: Steps to Success covers it all to give you the tools to rule the court!

Author: Dennis Fisher
Paperback: 208 pages
Company: Human Kinetics (2007-10-15)
ISBN: 0736069399
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Author: Steve Keeley
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: DBI Books (1976)
ISBN: 0695806513
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Everything you need to start playing racquetball, except the court. The Ektelon® Power Pack+ starter kit includes the Energy racquet, 3 racquetballs, Mirage eyewear, an instructional booklet, and a carrying case with adjustable shoulder strap and glove cord.

Misc.: Power Fan® technology features increased string length and a unique string pattern that's more open at the head for more power and an expanded sweet spot, Double Barrel Grommet system reduces frame holes for maximum stiffness and strength, F3 Stabilizer: Optimal weight distribution system provides perfect balance for maximum stability and sweet spot, Headsize: 104 in², Flex: Stiff
Company: Ektelon
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The Official Ball of USA Racquetball makes the Pro Penn the most widely used ball in US tournament play. The Pro Penn ball is also the Official Ball of the International Racquetball Federation making it an International favorite as well. The bright green color has great on-court visibility and the consistent speed, playability and durability make Pro Penn the choice of players who know "The Ball Matters" WORLDWIDE!

Sports: 3 Ball Can
Company: Head (2009-06-01)
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Stylish and lightweight for ultimate comfort and protection.

Sports: Stylish lightweight impact resistant frame. Distortion-free polycarbonate lenses, Anti-scratch and anti-fog treated lenses. Soft and comfortable non-slip nosepieces ., Rubber inlay in end of temples for more stability., Adjustable elastic strap to hold eyewear in place during play, High quality lens cleaning bag included
Company: Head (2009-06-01)
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America's No 1 selling racquetball, the Ultra-Blue is a great everyday ball for practice and amateur games. It's also the official ball of the USRA.
The ball that set the standard for which all other racquetballs are measured. The world's No 1 selling racquetball has just become the Official Ball of the Legends Tour. The greatest players of all time chose the Penn Ultra-Blue racquetball for its long, lively, consistent play. Always a great value, the Penn Ultra-Blue delivers.

The microscopic texturization gives the ball bite on every playing surface from grass to concrete.

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Company: Penn
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Color(s): Grey and Purple
Composition/Construction: Titanium and Graphite
String Pattern(Mains X Crosses): 16 x 18
Recommended String Tension: 32 - 38 lbs
Frame Technology: Power Max
Catapult Box Beam

Misc.: Headsize: 103 sq in, Length: 21.75 inches, Beam Width: 18mm Pyramid Beam, Weight Strung: 185G (6.4oz), RBKDTI1
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Sports: Material Construction: Aerolite Alloy with F3/Power Line, Power Level 1000, Weight Unstrung - 195g Head Size - 105 String Pattern - Power Ring 16x18, An inverted "ring" in the throat of the frame creates longer main strings of uniform length for enhanced power across the entire string bed. Grommet-less throat increases frame durability and stiffness, Power Line - A reinforced beam with grooves on the inside surface of the racquet frame increase frame strength while providing more power in a lighter weight racquet
Company: Prince Sports, Inc.
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The Head® Nano Ti. Demon racquetball racquet brings you a lightweight Nano titanium, I-Beam alloy construction with a SofTac grip.

Misc.: Construction: Nano titanium alloy, Head Size: 106.5 sq in, Weight (unstrung): 215 g, Balance (unstrung): 270 mm, Length: 22"
Company: Head
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You can bring the total racquetball experience to the court with the Head® Ti.Laser total racquetball pack. The racquetball pack includes Head Impulse eyewear, Ti.Laser racquet, a can of racquetball balls, a water bottle and a carrying bag. The Ti.Laser racquet is constructed with a composite weave of ultra-strong titanium and ultra-light graphite for maximum weight reduction and optimal stiffness. The carry bag has a shoulder strap and a clear front cover.

Misc.: Includes Head Impulse eyewear, Laser racquet, can of racquetball balls, water bottle and carrying bag, Ti.Laser racquet is constructed with a composite weave of ultra-strong titanium and ultra-light graphite fibers for the maximum weight reduction, optimal stiffness and power, Large sweetspot for more forgiveness, Carrying bag has shoulder strap and clear front cover
Company: Head
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The MacGregor Scholastic Racquetball Racket is a great racket for recreational and intramural programs. It features a powder coated aluminum finish, tear drop head, multi-filament string, built-in bumper, soft 4in PU grip, and open throat design.

Sports: A great racquet for recreational and intramural programs.  Features a powder coated aluminum finish, tear drop head, multi, filament string, built,in bumper, soft 4" PU grip, and open throat design.  18,1/4" long/255 grams.
Company: MacGregor (2011-06-09)
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The Ektelon® AirO Blaze racquetball racquet is a member of the O³ Hybrid Series, with O³ technology to provide additional shock dampening and aerodynamics for lightweight power.

Misc.: Strung racquetball racquet, O³: O-ports reduce aerodynamic drag, creating a fast and maneuverable frame with a lightweight feel for accelerated swing speeds, Triple Threat® with Tungsten: All the powerful technology of Triple Threat® with the added benefit of Tungsten for even more stability, power, and control, Headsize: 105 in², Flex: Stiff
Company: Ektelon
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