Players, Celebs and Gurus
What is a racquetball celebrity? I guess there are no definitive answers but in a recent conversation with one of my respected pros they kind of dropped it on me that I was a racquetball “name” of stature. This is something I never planned. I was a player. All I wanted to do was be […]
Time Out or Flame Out?
So I am hunkering down in front of my computer for one of my “days off”. Problem is I have athletes playing in the Midwest, Mexico, and High School Nationals. I also have athletes preparing for some big tournaments coming up. So a day off means scouting, and watching matches. So I could not help […]
Charting or Scouting?
Charting and scouting are two different things in my mind. Let me pre-qualify this post with I was an English major, not a math major. So when I see all of these stats on which side so and so is most proficient I often think it might not be that simple. If I played a […]
Train Through Pain?
Training through injuries is a challenge but depending upon the severity of the injury and the way you attack that injury can make all the difference in the world in how fast you recover and better, how fast your game can recover. Muscle strains and joint sprains are the worst because usually they heal okay […]
Drive Serve
Drive serve 909-graduate level–One thing all of the players I coach possess is a good drive serve. Why? Well to me the drive represents domination. When an opponent fears your serve you start that serve with an “edge”. Without spilling the secret sauce–here are some general rules for a good drive serve. Are you a […]
Ten Myths of Racquetball
Top ten myths of racquetball instruction: 1. Transfer your weight forward to play better. Sure-and then try to get to the next shot without false steps! 2. It does not matter how you hit the ball. Yes, until you blow out a shoulder or back. 3. If you practice hard you will win. No, not […]
Rules For Nationals
Rules of surviving your first national tournament. Congratulations! You have entered the nationals. Are you spectating or do you want to win? Answer that one first. If you want to win, read on! Strive to be on a schedule. Eat properly, at a certain time, and eat wisely! A poor diet or too many adult […]
Laughs and Grins
More humorous stories from racquetball tournaments! I’m playing this opponent who was complaining about every call and he appealed a serve at game point. Linesmen called it good and the call stood. As we left the court I have no idea why I said this but it turned out pretty funny. I told him, “Look […]
TOD X 5,329
TODAY MARKS THE 5,329TH TIP OF THE DAY I HAVE PUBLISHED! For 5,329 consecutive days I have given you a racquetball tip of the day! Each day, I get up early, and post a tip of the day that has been written well in advance. To the athletes I coach: Special thanks. It is an […]
Legislating Racquetball in the board rooms or in the clubs–some rules to consider! 1. Do what is right! That means not what you want, but what is good for the players and the organization. Players’ welfare should come first in all decision making. 2. Do stand up against popular group-think if you are right. Do […]