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Ground Rules
My opponent is mid court within the service area and I
am a racquet length to the left of him. I hit a down the line pass on
the left wall (over left service box). Can my opponent call a hinder
because I set a "pick." My opponent could not move laterally to get to
the ball because I did not give up my position.
Racquetball does not allow a player to block straight
or crosscourt corner shots or move into position which blocks the
opponent from getting to or returning the ball. What happens if you
stand still? Are there times you can hold your ground to make it
difficult for the opponent to retrieve the ball?
M.K.
In the situation diagramed above, it is acceptable for
M.K. to shoot a left side passing shot and remain grounded afterwards.
You can remain grounded if the returner is given a full swing at the
ball.
If after shooting a left side down the line, and the
ball caroms close to you such that the opponent cannot swing at it, then
the ref has two calls to rule from: 1. Avoidable hinder (i.e. you could
not get your butt out of the way for the opponent to get a clear swing
at the ball.) or 2. Regular hinder, play over.
If you hit the ball where they have no chance to get
it (you are on right, and hit to left) then there is no recourse, your
point, shame on them for not getting back to center court. If you hit
the ball too close to yourself in their swing path, then shame on you -
avoidable hinder, side out.
Here is another situation where hinder/ground rule
comes into play. You hit a ceiling ball right down the middle of the
court and you become pinned behind the opponent. They are entitled to a
full swing.
To summarize:
1. The shooter gets a full swing.
2. Racquetball does not allow blocking.
(3. Save your "picks" for basketball).
Tony Rulz: "Hit low, hit hard and keep it clean!"
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