ABSTRACT
Racquetball has become a worldwide game played by more than ten million people. The game appeals to so many because it offers an excellent cardiovascular workout in a competitive setting with minimal equipment and can include two, three, or four players. A brief introduction to the game of racquetball is provided in the following paragraphs. They include the physical skills involved in racquetball, the number of participants in a game of racquetball, and a simple explanation of game action in racquetball. There are a number of physical skills involved in the game of racquetball. Each of these skills can be developed through practice and participation in a program designed to improve that particular skill. The skills of anticipation, shot selection, and shot placement are also big assets on the racquetball court. The game is played at such a high speed that good anticipation skills will give a player the advantage of not relying simply on reaction ability.
