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 […]
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 […]