Winning Raquetball: Skills, Drills and Strategies - Softcover

Turner, Ed; Clouse, Woody

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873227212 ISBN 13: 9780873227216

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995

Synopsis

Designed to help racquetball players of all levels to improve their game, this book provides practical tips for beginners to advanced players, with drills for each level. It provides information on: selecting equipment and facilities; safety, injury prevention and treatment; conditioning to improve strength, power, flexibility and endurance; common errors and how to correct them; effective game strategies for doubles and tournament play; and mental conditioning and how to out-think opponents. In the first part of the book, readers are taught how to pick out the equipment and facilities which are right for them. The authors also outline a conditioning programme which will help to prevent injuries. The second part shows readers how to use practice sessions and drills to broaden their arsenal of shots - forehand, backhand, passing, kill, backwall and ceiling shots. In the final part players are shown how to use their brains as well as their feet to cover the court, how to out-think their opponents, and how to play effective doubles and cut-throat games.

About this title

Review:

" """Winning Racquetball excels as a training tool because it combines Ed Turner's clear, to-the-point teaching approach with the rich personality that has made Woody Clouse one of the most colorful touring pros in the history of the game.""" Marvin Quertermous Editor, KILLSHOT Magazine """Clouse brings the same intensity, excitement, and knowledge to Winning Racquetball as he does to the court. A great book for novice to pro.""" Hank Marcus Commissioner, International Racquetball Tour """This book is excellent for beginners and advanced players. It is extremely easy to read and understand.""" John Ellis 1993 Amateur National Champion/1994 World Doubles Champion, Top 8 International Racquetball Tour Pro "

About the Author:

Ed Turner, PhD, is a professor in the Health, Leisure, and Exercise Department at Appalachian State University in North Carolina. He has taught racquetball at the university level since 1978 and racquet sports since 1964. His students have included top open racquetball players, such as Wiley Fisher, Jin Yang, and Eric Gentry. In 1990 Turner received the North Carolina College Outstanding Physical Educator of the Year award. He has written numerous articles on racquetball strategy, and he's the co-author of Skills & Strategies for Winning Racquetball and Innovative Theory and Practice of Badminton. In addition to being an accomplished instructor, Turner is a top-rated open tournament racquetball player. He lives in Boone, NC. Top-ranked International Racquetball Tour (IRT) pro Woody Clouse knows from firsthand experience what it takes to excel in the sport. As the lead instructor for the IRT, Woody is the best when it comes to helping other players excel too. He also serves as the media relations director for IRT. A professional instructor since 1979, Clouse serves as consultant to the top professionals in the world. In 1987 he coached the Ecuadorian National Team. Clouse conducts racquetball clinics and seminars, and is the featured instructor for ESPN's Racquetball Show. As a monthly contributor to KILLSHOT Magazine, Clouse shares his insights into the game and the strategies he learned from all-time racquetball greats like Bud Muelhieson and Cliff Swain. He lives with his wife, Jacqueline, in Truckee, CA and enjoys hiking, surfing, and skiing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0873227212
• ISBN 13: 9780873227216
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288