Tension: The amount of pressure in which a racquet is strung.

Thong: The rope or strap attached to the bottom of the handle of the racquet and worn around a player’s wrist.

Three Walls Racquetball: An outdoor variety of the sport in which a front wall and two partial or full sidewalls are utilized. The back wall is replaced by a line on the playing surface.

Three Wall Serve: A fault serve in which the ball strikes three walls in succession before bouncing on the floor. Also called a two side serve.

Three Wall Shots: See Z-Ball.

Throat: The part of the racquet where the handle meets the head.

Tiebreaker: The third game of a match, which is usually played to 11 points.

Time Out: A rest period when play stops. Each player is allowed three per game and two in a tiebreaker. The length is usually 30 to 60 seconds.

Topspin: The forward rotation of the ball that causes it to travel downward and pick up speed after bouncing off the floor.

Touch: Superb racquet control.

Tournament Play: Organized competition in which a champion is determined.

Trick Shots: An unorthodox shot used as a last ditch attempt to return a ball. Usually sued when you are out of position.

Turtle: A type of player who is a slow shootist.

Two handed Backhand: A backhand shot hit using two hands in two forehand grips on the handle, one hand above the other.

Two Sides Serve: See three walls serve.