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 […]
It’s About Skills, not Kills
Some time ago I read an interesting take on practice and the article compared the practice green and driving range in golf to actual competitive play. The gist of the article was you can practice your skills separate from tournament play but there is not as much comparison a you might think. I thought about […]
Survive and Move On!
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 […]
Coaching Outside the Box
My juniors at Worlds, 2024-Benjamin, Grant, Addie, USA, Yanna Mexico, and Hector Bolivia When I teach a junior player, and give them skills to work on, most of them intuitively know they have to go practice. This is racquetball 101. The more athletes practice the better they get. Seems simple but things get in the […]