The front foot pivot is for coiling hips and the back foot pivot is for uncoiling the hips. Do not raise your racquet to swing at the last minute. Use ERP (early racquet preparation) always. Don t stand too close to the ball. There will be a tendency for you to slice the ball. Don't chop down at the ball. These serves do not aspire for flashy aces but emphasis is given on causing a weak return thereby giving the offensive player a higher chance to score. The common mark of defensive serves is the lobbing technique. Racquetball is all about deception. The lob variations of the defensive serve are utilized in order to place the opponent in situations that would render him unable to set up an effective return. Joe Sobek, a US-based professional handball and tennis player, is credited for inventing the game in 1950. He introduced the game initially during the Greenwich YMCA. During that time, Mr Sobek had still not thought of a catchy name for the sport. The development of racquetball was an outcome of his quest for a fast-paced type of sport that was both easy to learn and to play. Rallies and hinders A rally (a succession of point wins) remains in force until any of the following happens: the player carries the ball, the ball goes out of court, the ball does not make it to the front wall, and the ball bounces twice before the receiver hits it. Hinders happen for safety reasons. You could show your mentee that you care if you give him good advice about his other life aspects, especially if your advice is sought. It would also help if you would constantly show your compassion and interest in his development. It may not be exclusive to racquetball, as mentioned. Help the mentee further develop socially and emotionally. The forearm While the wrist is cocked, bend your forearm back until it forms the letter L with the upper arm. Then, swing it in a top-down motion and into a side arm movement like you are skipping a stone over water. Upper arm and shoulders Make your shoulders square, the blades pressed in, pointing your elbows at an imaginary ball in front.