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Racquetball

Racquetball is a racket or striking sport in which a ball or object is played with a hand, racket, or wall across or against a court. At its core, the sport is about win rallies when the opponent cannot legally return the ball after front-wall contact. Participation format: Singles or doubles. It is typically contested on or in Enclosed wallball court. Scoring is based on Points/games. Core equipment includes Racquetball racquet, ball, and eye protection. Important forms include Singles, Doubles, National teams. Listed competitions include IRF World Championships, Pan American Games Racquetball. Origin/development: USA, 1950. The sport is actively practiced today.

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Classification

Category Racket sport

Family Racket Family

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung A racket/rebound sport is about returning a ball or shuttle with a racket, hand, or implement so the opponent cannot make a legal return.

Geeignet für Suitable for beginners who like reaction, technique, short sprints, and direct rallies.

Cost 30-150 EUR for racket, ball/shuttle, and shoes. 10-60 EUR per month for court, hall, or training. 10-40 EUR per month in a club. Rental rackets reduce starter cost; indoor court fees can raise ongoing cost.

First progress First rallies often happen on day one; reliable technique takes several weeks.

Fitness level easy to medium

Was du brauchst

racket or hand implement
ball or shuttle
court/table/wall
sports shoes
eye protection if needed

First steps

learn grip and ready position
play slow rallies
practice serve and return
build technique before speed

Start at a club, sports hall, public court, course, or with rental equipment.

Use non-slip shoes and build shoulder, knee, and wrist load gradually.

Weitere Angaben

Aliases Racquetball singles, Racquetball doubles, Racquetball Singles, Racquetball Doubles

Tags individual, team, einzeln, racquetball, racket-sport, ruckschlag-familie, ruckschlagsport, rueckschlagsport

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

The objective is to win rallies when the opponent cannot legally return the ball after front-wall contact.

Teilnehmer

Singles, doubles, and team formats.

Teamgröße

1 vs 1 or 2 vs 2.

Spielfeld

Enclosed racquetball court with front, side, and back walls.

Dauer

Matches by points/sets under IRF rules.

Wertung

Points and games under IRF rules.

Gewinnbedingung

Win by taking the required number of games.

Ausrüstung

racquetball racquet
rubber ball
eye protection
court

Wichtige Regelpunkte

service fault
two bounces
hinder/screen
out-of-court

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

International Racquetball Federation (IRF)

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