Winning racquetball - Edward T Turner

Designed to help racquetball players of all levels to improve their game, this book provides practical tips for beginners to advanced players, with drills for each level. It provides information on: selecting equipment and facilities; safety, injury prevention and treatment; conditioning to improve strength, power, flexibility and endurance; common errors and how to correct them; effective game strategies for doubles and tournament play; and mental conditioning and how to out-think opponents.;In the first part of the book, readers are taught how to pick out the equipment and facilities which are right for them. The authors also outline a conditioning programme which will help to prevent injuries. The second part shows readers how to use practice sessions and drills to broaden their arsenal of shots - forehand, backhand, passing, kill, backwall and ceiling shots. In the final part players are shown how to use their brains as well as their feet to cover the court, how to out-think their opponents, and how to play effective doubles and cut-throat games.