Self Limited Or True Talent?

Open, Pro play observations: it is my experience that the top athletes who come to me often put themselves in a category. (You could say this about most athletes at all levels now that I think about it)-that includes me in my heyday!) Mostly that category is qualifier. This self-limiting category hurts athletes mentally because […]

Guidelines, Not Rules?

  So I am riding along with a player in the car who says this statement to me. “Racquetball is really hard to teach to players.” Naturally I respond, “Why?” He went on, “Because you cannot make one rule for everything. People ask me what is the right way to do this or that, and […]

Racquetball Gaming

  Here are a few games I invented back in the day. While I say I invented them I have to add that other people I have met have “invented” the same games and better games as a necessity to practice. 1. HBM–Human ball machine-simply find a practice partner with control and have them give […]

World Doubles and Singles

The World Singles Tournament dates are Sept 4-7. 2025 at Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Be Aware! Prepare for the rare air!!! Denver is the mile-high city with different dynamics due to the altitude. 10 facts to consider to increase your fun at World singles and doubles in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, suburb of Denver. 1. Your body […]

10 Rules for a Better Forehand

Forehand basics revisited-10 rules of a good forehand- 1. Parallel feet–not staggered. This keeps you away from the ball and gives you leverage and options. 2. Weight balanced and power generated from the leg nearest to the back wall–not weight on the front leg. 3. Stay away from the ball and bend your knees, that […]

Is it Me or…???

Today it is random musings from the ole ball coach: Is it me or…. Do players just want to play and be left alone? Do players not want to look behind the curtain and see what really goes on behind the scenes? Do players win a video analysis in a raffle, and send me the […]

My Take on Pro Mistakes

Recently I was asked this question. “What are some of the training mistakes top racquetball players make? Here is what I came up with. 1. Not having a set goal. That may sound strange, but most athletes love the lifestyle, the traveling and best, the adoration of lesser skilled athletes and fans. Therefore the pro […]

Shout Out for the Shootout!

The shootout is a popular form of racquetball play. Typically someone gets a group of players together and they beat each other up for a headband or wristband. I have tried to change this culture by offering shootouts with coaching and spice it up with some cool prizes. 1. Master card gift cards of $20 […]

Practice or Pressure Play?

There is a big difference between practice and competitive play! I watch players hit amazing shots in practice but in a tournament have real problems hitting any shot. I have learned you have to account for the difference between practice and competitive play. In practice you have to push yourself and be unkind to yourself. […]

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 […]