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When I'm just rallying I keep the ball low just fine but as soon as i try to put some mustard on it I drive the ball straight into the floor. Sometimes it hits before the serve line sometimes it hits the front wall first but then bounces twice before my opponent can get it. Either way it's a bad shot. Guys tell me to make contact when the ball is lower and to stay down through the shot but when I'm swinging hard i tend to pull up. Also heard that keeping your eye on the ball longer helps but i always peek to see where I'm hitting it.

My husband's birthday is coming up. He's a long-time racquetball player and I'm trying to figure out some good gift options for him. Any ideas for racquetball-related gifts?

I feel like my shots are too soft. I can keep rallies going fine but I never put anyone away. When I try to add more power I just end up hitting the ball into the floor or off the back wall too hard. My bro says I'm arming the ball instead of using my legs and core but when I focus on that my timing gets all messed up. I also heard that you're not supposed to use your wrist muscles but keep it loose and let the kinetic chain do the work. Some people say to lead with the elbow and snap at the end like a whip, others say to grip tight at the bottom and loose at the top. what worked for you? , thanks

Cliff Swain Racquetball Clinic

A racquetball legend teaches you the strategies and concepts that made him one of the best players in history.

At the famous Court 4 built by the Kelley Twins

106 River Rd, Montague, NJ, 07827

Cliff Swain's Achievements

Six Professional World #1 Titles

70+ Professional Tournament Wins

Racquetball Hall of Fame

40 years of coaching experience

Current coach to professionals and nationally ranked juniors

Clinic Includes

On-court instruction, drills, and strategy sessions

Every major aspect of the game will be addressed

Learn to drive serve from the best in history

Clinic Cost

$199

Schedule

Clinic - 1pm - 3pm (Limited to 8 players so plenty of personal attention)

Lessons

There are also opportunities for you to purchase individual or semi-private lesson sessions at your preferred time(s)

Lesson time also available the morning of May 24th

Lesson packages available: $99 for 45 mins., $149 for 2 people for 45 mins., $199 for 3 people for 60 mins., $220 for 4 people for 60 mins.

Contact Cliff to register, schedule and pay for the lessons

Location

Famous Court 4 built by the Kelley Twins

106 River Rd, Montague, NJ, 07827

Questions? Please call or text Cliff Swain (239) 580-8555

I learned this one the hard way in a tournament years ago. Hit a ceiling ball that was floating down the center. Instead of watching the ball and staying square, I turned my back to chase it to the back wall. Opponent just waited, let me run past him and passed it right back to the front wall. I was still running the wrong direction never felt more embarrassed. Coach told me after to always keep my body facing the front wall as much as possible. You can run backwards or shuffle sideways. just don't turn around and give up the whole court. I still think about that point sometimes and cringe.