This way you can avoid getting blisters and calluses using the new pair of shoes that is still factory-hard and not that flexible yet. Eye protection For a game that has a flying ball moving incredibly fast, your eyes (your most vulnerable body part) become dangerous random targets. Racquetball games require goggles to protect your eyes, no ifs and buts about it. Joe Sobek, a US-based professional handball and tennis player, is credited for inventing the game in 1950. He introduced the game initially during the Greenwich YMCA. During that time, Mr Sobek had still not thought of a catchy name for the sport. The development of racquetball was an outcome of his quest for a fast-paced type of sport that was both easy to learn and to play. It gives you overall enhancement on and off the court. Thus dedication and hard work should be given in order to mold yourself into the best competitor you can possibly become. Let s take a look at some ways in which you can raise the quality of your game. Service is important in this sport so there should be emphasis on good stroke techniques and effective ball drop. When a served ball initially hits the front wall and then on the rebound phase comes in contact with both side walls before making a bounce a three wall serve is called. An out of court serve takes place when a served ball hits the front wall first then before striking the floor it goes beyond the court area. This list had been compiled through the years that racquet ball had metamorphosed to the popular that it is today. The Don ts list Don t move backwards while swinging. Step forward (to lower the center of gravity of your body) and use your legs to pull your hips, rotating them around. If the ball is moving to the back, get so far in front of it (at least a step) so you will have time and room to step forward into your setup position. Joining Racquetball Gyms One of the many advantages of racquetball is the availability of playing courts. There seems to be one in every high school gym or some park. Unfortunately, outside weather is sometimes not on your side. Or sometimes, your usual public courts might just be too hot for your playing comforts.