The wrong way of holding it is to create a round hand shape (the tips of the forefinger and the thumb meet) around the handle instead of the V formation of the thumb and forefinger. Clock formations From your perspective, the forehand stance would look like a one o clock position while the backhand would look like an eleven o clock position. Penalized hindrances can also be a cause of losing a rally. Other actions that may place the player on the losing end of a rally are carrying the ball using the racquet, not utilizing racquet cord for wrist safety, switching of racquet hands during the actual rally, and allowing the ball to hit the uniform or other body part. Rectangular racquets make it easy to hit balls moving along the walls. A tear-shaped racquet has a larger striking area to catch and hit the ball. Shoes Racquetball is a grueling stop-and-run game so you simply need the best pair of shoes suited for the sport. The wrong shoes (and socks) can cause severe and painful blisters on your feet. Remember that most of the best and most popular programs in your facility now were actually accidental. If registration for your program is lackluster, do not lose hope and keep your determination. 10. Adapt a program plan that facilities growth. When you aim to introduce racquetball as one of the ballgame programs in your facility, remember not to surpass or step on toes of the facility s other departments. Courts and required racquets Racquetball courts have four walls two are 40 feet (length) and two are 20 feet (width) with a ceiling height of 20 feet. There are markers for the receiving line, drive serve line, service line and the short line. These lines mark the serving area, serving boxes, and the receiving area. Sobek continued to improve the game by establishing a system of rules which was printed out in a booklet. In February of 1952 he created the NPRA or National Paddle Rackets Association. His dedication and continuous efforts to promote the sport lead into an increase in its popularity and acceptance. The presence of around 40,000 handball court in YMCAs and JCCs also contributed to the game s cause.