Quick Fix?
Here is a comment I often hear–“I just want a few tips I do not want to tear down my game.” Okay so here is how I look at it. If I give you a few tips it will help your game for the immediate future. Beyond that, not so much. For example you might […]
Keep Yearning for Learning
The game is constantly changing. How do you keep up? Once upon a time yours truly was teaching public school for a living. I had few opportunities to travel to big tournaments or pro stops. There was no internet for many of these years so I had to get a way to learn and keep […]
You Might Be a Racquetball Player If…
Time to honor Jeff Foxworthy with an “if….you might be” parade! If your racquets are taken better care of than your car You might be a racquetball player If your car interior consists of a banana peel, two old racquetball gloves, three racquetballs of different colors on the floors, and three energy bar wrappers you […]
Let’s Play? Ouch!
A few weeks ago I ran across someone sharing their racquetball experiences and stating how their game improved because they played very good players and players at a higher level. Now, I do not disagree with this and every player who aspires to greatness knows this. However, you also need to play players at a […]
Comeback Kid
Dear Coach-I have been out of the game for 7 years. What drills should I do and what kind of a training schedule should I attempt to set for myself? Signed Comeback Kid Dear Comeback, Here is what I suggest. Sign up for the video lessons. This is a huge help because you get one […]
Racquetball Animals
Gamesmanship-I touched on this in my DVD I used to sell, Tips and Tricks, The coach’s Toolbox. Here are a few opponents and some gaming that just might work. The Racehorse-this player is out of the box fast fast fast. They want to storm all over you and not make the match close. They serve […]
Stinkin’ Thinkin’
Distractions distractions distractions-How do you deal with them 101? Here is a tip I first heard from a handball champion in the 60s. “Never take your eye off the ball, even during timeouts and between games.” I tried that and it worked! Let me explain why (at least for me) When I looked outside the […]
Drive Serve 909
Drive serve 909-graduate level– One thing I want all of my players to 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”. If you can get 5 points or more per game on aces alone, you strike […]
Top 10 Myths of Racquetball Instruction
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 taking extra 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, […]
Pssst-What’s Your Game Plan?
Game plans are over-rated………if you are playing someone good!!! From time to time I work with other coaches. This is especially true when coaching doubles and I have to collaborate with another coach. This gets very interesting at times and here is an example. Coach A: “What is our game plan?” Me: “Huh?” We […]