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RB Technique Myths
#5 Use a continental grip for both strokes
Believe it or
not, in a racquetball book, no less than legendary racquetball pro, Marty
Hogan, recommends this to his readers! Once again, it may works for a top
pro like Hogan with his supreme skills, but the continental stroke takes
what Hogan called, "an educated wrist." Plus in the continental grip, you
are relying more on your fingers to generate power.
Former Racquetball Olympic Coach, Fran Davis
recommends changing grip from forehand to backhand by turning your grip
one eight of an inch towards your pointing finger. The major benefit of
changing grip is that you are making the racquet face square and flat when
contacting the ball and not having to rely on an educated wrist to do it
for you. After all, there’s only one Marty Hogan; the rest of us mortals
must change grip.
#6 Jumping and Diving is a hallmark of an advanced player
False. If you are diving and jumping too much in a match, it means two key
things: (1) Your opponent is so good you have to resort to these two
advance techniques to get a racquet on the ball and (2) You are out of
position too often.
In any case, these two advance skills are
dangerous if you do them incorrectly. For example, if you timed the jump
incorrectly, you could get a nasty welt from your opponent’s shot, plus
since you are in the air, you have to time your landing and still have to
reach the ball afterwards. The hallmarks of an advanced player are the
ability to shoot aggressively off the back wall, excellent shot selections
and a strong mental game. Focus on improving these attributes that define
racquetball play rather than special play styles.
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