Racquetball is a popular sport played by means of a wood or customized rackets and hollow rubber ball. It is the latest and rising ball game in United Kingdom. Most of the time, racquetball is played indoor but you can actually play it outdoor. Different also to squash, there is no tin or out of bounds region underneath the front wall to strike the ball above.  Racquetball uses bigger ball and a shorter racket compared to normal squash game.
So, what is a racquetball racquet? It is  a unique sport that started to rise and being played in early 1951. It was founded by Joe Sobek, who was searching for a fast-paced, challenging and fun sport substitute to badminton and tennis.
Sobek look for a unique sport until racquetball had discovered by adding a stringed racquet to paddleball to classify the paddle in the game so that the speed and control will increase. Sobek also modify the playing area and court surfaces by using just one sided court.
Distinct to other racket sports and games like badminton and tennis, the court is not divided by a net to hit the ball from one side over the other side. The courts wall, fence, partitions, floor, ceiling are permissible and official playing area except for selected surfaces of the court that is specified being out of bound.
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History
In 1952, Sobek had created the NPRA or National Paddle Rackets Association and formulated the coded rules and regulation of the sport. Given that racquetball can be easily played in existing handball and squash courts, the game simply extends throughout United Kingdom and other nearby countries. Racquetball strikes the climax of its fame in 1974, having an estimation of three million players in the US alone.
For beginners, there are no outside bounds and offense  areas in the court: the walls, floor, and ceiling are adequate bouncing areas. The 40 x 20 foot or about 6 x 12 meters room has a service box and a receiving line, which the players must respect during serve, but there are no other restrictions once the serve has been made.
Moreover, the racquetball is played using bigger balls that makes the rallies last longer since the ball get bouncy and does not even need to warm up. The challenger has the opportunity to have time to react and get into the ball since bounces longer time. And because the racket in the game is shorter, the eye and the hand more coordinated making the ball easier to strike.
Rules
The rules and standards applicable to racquetball are easy and simple. By the time that the ball hits the front wall without bouncing on the floor, the serve is official and valid. The ball is permissible to bounce an unlimited number of times on any walls and on the ceiling before touching the front wall, on condition that the ball never reaches the ground.
A point can only be scored by the server, either because the ball is not returned by the opposite player or because the ball bounces on the floor before reaching the front wall. Points can also be scored if the ball hits a player or if a player switches hands during a rally or touches the ball with his or her body.
Racquetball is normally played by two players by all gender in all ages, though some variations include up to four. Players can decide to make offensive or defensive strikes, which are defined by the height and speed at which the ball is struck against the wall.
Offensive strikes aim for the low corner, making it difficult for the opposite player to reach the ball before it hits the ground. Defensive shots are aimed mainly to the ceiling, based on the idea that this will make the ball bounce deep into the court, usually traveling over the player.
How to play
Racquetball can be a great way to exercise and be healthy and at the same time building associations and interactions with your friends or colleagues. The sport is reasonably easy to learn and can be played with minimal equipment. Played indoors, it is not dependent on weather or season and can be played any time.
1. Prepare your body
Like any sport or serious physical activity, you will want to prepare your body to ensure it will be at peak performance and at the same time, your body will get ready for any bodily movements. This will help you play better but also keep you away against injury or illness.
- Stretch and warm up. This will loosen your muscles and lessen the threat of injury. It will also help your coordination once the game happens.
- Eat well and hydrate. Eating healthy foods will give you enough energy for playing and hydration is key to boost physical performance. Continue to hydrate during the game and be sure you are taking in electrolytes.
2. Understand the objective and rules.
Have sufficient ideas and technical knowledge and be sure the other players understand the objective of the sport before playing. An inadequate understanding of the sport will slow down gameplay and lead to tension and arguments between players.
- Read the official rules of the game and watch videos of others playing. This is a great way to thoroughly understand the game before you play.
3. Practice
Practice makes your game perfect. You can practice on your own before playing with others. This will help you to play your best when it’s time for a game. You can practice at home if you have a large enough area and a very solid wall or you can practice at a gym, free street walls or community center.
- Coaches and classes are often available at gyms and community centers as well, if you want to improve your game even further before playing with others.
Racquetball is an exciting and challenging sport. You can play it with the ones you want to bond with. It can be the healthiest hangout  ever. You just need to learn the dos and don’ts of the game. And finally, you must enjoy every strike you play.
Conclusion
Racquetball is challenging and slightly difficult to master but very fun. Even as a racquetball court is obviously define by a sequence of red lines indicative of service and reception areas, the regular rules and regulation of inbound and outbound don’t apply in a racquetball court. Outside ball and other ball offenses in tennis or badminton game are different and mostly not applicable to racquetball.