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. Finger formation Without the right knowledge on the proper and consistent grip of your racquet, you will remain clueless to the real feel of what a racquet is. The end result can be serious control problems in the future. For beginners, this can be a source of great frustration that can drive one away from the game altogether. 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. Afternoons or evenings are good. If your gym has seasonal racquetball leagues and you are not participating, you will have a tough time getting a court for the whole season. Here are the advantages of joining a gym. Conveniences If your gym does not offer racquetball-only memberships, you will have to buy a full membership. A right-handed player performing a forehand to the right front corner is doing a frontside pinch while a forehand shot to the left corner can bring on a reverse pinch. A right-handed player makes a backhand frontside pinch when aiming to the left corner and a reverse double pinch when oriented towards the right corner. The elbow should be pointed towards the side wall and away from the body making sure that racquet release is done with the free hand. The weight of the body should be directed to the back portion of your foot. It s significant to be aware of the basic anatomy involved with racquetball moves. The elbow should be at least 8 to 12 inches away from the body when making a lead.