In terms of clothing, comfort and ease of movement is very vital so a short sleeved shirt and shorts are usually utilized. Now let s go to the very core of racquetball, the ball itself. This is what spectators follow with each hit and bounce. It is commonly made of rubber having a diameter of 2.25 inches. Some are essentials and some are basically for protection against untoward incidents. Racquets The game is basically hitting a rubber ball with a racquet. Get a racquet that fits you one that feels right. Light rackets give more control while a heavier one increases your striking power. Get one that has a small grip that allows more flexibility for your wrist. Racquetball Defense Strategies Like other sports games, there are two main things that matter in racquetball: offense and defense. Offense is a series of moves initiated by one combatant to help him win the fight. Defense on the other hand is the series of moves in reaction to the opponent s offensive moves. Racquetball - Playing Tips After more than a half-century, racquetball survived the vagaries of trends and is now played by millions worldwide. Depending on your playing skills, racquetball can be easy and just right or can be hard and fast. The following are some playing tips directed especially for beginning players or those that are not yet in the mid-class category. The wrists The wrist snap is the last component of your swing. It should therefore be loose to be able to snap back and forward. When swinging at a ball, keep it cocked just until the right moment the ball nears the racquet, and snap it. The forearm While the wrist is cocked, bend your forearm back until it forms the letter L with the upper arm. The player or team that scores the most points in the 1st two games chooses to serve or receive during the tiebreaker. (If both have equal scores in the 1st 2 games, there is a coin toss.) In regular everyday games, players or teams offer the other to choose first as a matter of courtesy. More rules The server has to stay in the service area when serving, stepping on a line but not pass the line.