Some racquetball etiquette unwritten rules.
1. Bully players–If you are the best player in the club, do not team with the second best player to play doubles in any club function, such as shootouts, tourneys, etc. That is poor taste and it does not challenge you.
2. Court Hogs–When showing up for the challenge court and you are the best player, do not stay on the court for over 3 games. Again, this is in poor taste. Let others play and play nice. Exception: If you beat the court hog and they have to sit out, stay a long time to make them pay!
3. Cheaters–Okay you are the best but do you have to take double bounces, in the club? Come on. Have some self-respect.
4. Idolizers–we all have our favorite player. Unless the player is the greatest of all time; stop it!! And even then–stop it!!
5. Favorite sponsor–Yes, you are playing great because of the new Titanium photonatron racquet. Stop it!
6. Racquet pimp-selling out of your bag shows lack of class. At least hand out a card and look professional. The old “psst, little boy or girl, want to buy a racquet?’ thing is creepy.
7. Tournament directors-do your best for the athletes and competitors. Enough said!
8. Snake oil salespeople–“come hang out with us. We are your friends. Now give us some money!” Beware of the sop–snake oil people! (note here: if it is a legitimate service those people are not selling snake oil. If it is not what is promised; yep, snake oil!)
9. Fun–the game is supposed to be fun. Surround yourself with those people who love the game!
10. Snobs-racquetball snobs only play top players. They tend to rank people by how they play racquetball. Bad move! You do need to play the best but there is no reason why you cannot learn something from playing senior players or even skill level players. Don’t be that snobster!