How to Serve a Racquetball
Since you can only score points when you're serving, this is the most important offensive skill to learn. You have the most control of the game when serving.
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Things You'll Need
- Racquetball Gloves
- Racquetball Goggles
- Racquetball Rackets
- Racquetball Shoes
- Racquetballs
Instructions
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Stand in the center of the service area on the back line.
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Point both shoulders to a side wall.
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Stagger your feet. If you're left-handed, allow your right foot to be slightly ahead. Put your left foot forward if you're right-handed.
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Bend at the knees.
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Pull the racquet behind your body as far as is comfortable. You want your elbow slightly bent and your racquet pointed at the front wall.
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Take a step toward the front wall with your back foot - the right foot if you're right-handed and the left foot if you're left-handed.
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Drop the ball near your front foot. This shields the ball from your opponent's sight for a longer period of time.
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Step toward the wall with your front foot.
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Swing through the ball when the ball reaches the peak of its bounce. You want to hit the ball when it's relatively motionless.
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Keep your eye on the ball the entire time.
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Follow through on your swing.
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Tips & Warnings
Attempt to hit the ball deep into the corners of the court.
Mix power serves with touch serves to keep your opponent off-balance.
Serve to your opponent's backhand since backhands are generally weaker.
A couple of quick rules about serving: You must hit the front wall before any other wall. Your serve is forfeited if the ball hits a side wall first. The ball must bounce after the back service line and before hitting the back wall. If the ball doesn't land in this area, you get a second serve. There are no third serves. The ball must make contact with the floor in the service area before you serve it.
If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
