There are talks that racquetball would be cited and included as an Olympic competition or event in the future. In the 1950s, racquetball equipments were prototyped with those used by American tennis player Joe Sobek. Through the years, racquets (which are bigger than usual squash racquets) used in playing racquetball have become more advanced. Practice hitting this type of shot low enough to bounce twice before the opponent can catch up to it. This one needs a good practice. Return shots If your opponent is in the middle of the court, you can hit a passing shot. Play the angle in hitting the front wall so that the returning ball will be deep in a corner. Prepare your arms by engaging in slow and wide circular movements which is termed as the windmill. Loosen up your back and the back of your legs by bending over to reach your toes. Foot abduction and adduction can also be used to strengthen your ankles. Another warm-up routine you can perform is bouncing lightly on the ball of your feet to loosen you lower leg muscles. Go offensive In winning sports games, it pays to be the first to go offensive. In racquetball, going offensive means studying and mastering the types of shots that win tournaments. These are the dreaded kill shots and passing shots. Passing shots are those that can bring your opponent to the back court where he might make a weak shot or he just cannot return it. There are shots called pinches and splats which primarily target the side wall before having a stint with the front wall. These shots cause the ball to bounce twice in quick fashion thus making it a potent weapon to end a rally. Pinches usually come in contact with the side wall going to the front portion of the court. Also in order to ensure a good return your body should be oriented to the side wall not the front wall. Forehand and backhand are basic shots that can boost your offensive charges. In order to execute a good forehand be sure to align your elbow with the top of your shoulder while your forearm is parallel to the floor with the elbow joint forming a 90-degree angle.