Hit the ball hard enough into a side wall with enough momentum to rebound on the front wall and still have enough energy to hit the other side wall as high as possible. The ball will bounce to the floor nearly behind the center court heading to the other back corner. From there, it will make a second bounce after hitting the back corner wall. These serves do not aspire for flashy aces but emphasis is given on causing a weak return thereby giving the offensive player a higher chance to score. The common mark of defensive serves is the lobbing technique. Racquetball is all about deception. The lob variations of the defensive serve are utilized in order to place the opponent in situations that would render him unable to set up an effective return. The player receiving a service may hit the ball after allowing it to bounce once on the floor or he may also choose to make a return while the ball is in flight. He must make it a point to get a direct hit on the front wall before the ball comes in contact with the floor. Unlike during service, players are allowed to utilize as many walls including the ceiling during return plays. These shots cause the ball to bounce twice in quick fashion thus making it a potent weapon to end a rally. Pinches usually come in contact with the side wall going to the front portion of the court. The splat is an elongated variation of the pinch which targets the side wall leading up to the back area of the court. It works best for beginners who are learning how the ball is bouncing off various sidewalls at differing speeds and heights. As your students get more skilled in the technique, shift to using two and then one bounce. This way, you are stepping up the challenge and sharpening their skills. Lastly, racquetball could be about positioning. This way, you and your mentee would get to socialize with other racquetball players. In terms of emotions, motivate your mentee to make him further love the sport. Explain how racquetball is very enjoyable and why you think it is better than other ballgames. Also explain to your mentee how racquetball superstars are serving as role models to other players not just within the sports but also in other aspects.
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