It is a game that is characterized by blazing rallies from each combatant. Offensive shots are being thrown from almost every detail of the court. Fans are treated to a party filled with upbeat tunes. Straight-in shots are delivered so as to strike the front wall lower than usual. A kill shot is produced when the ball comes in contact with the front wall so low that it bounces twice before reaching the service line. It should therefore be loose to be able to snap back and forward. When swinging at a ball, keep it cocked just until the right moment the ball nears the racquet, and snap it. The forearm While the wrist is cocked, bend your forearm back until it forms the letter L with the upper arm. Then, swing it in a top-down motion and into a side arm movement like you are skipping a stone over water. Passing shots For an offensive move, the best passing shot is done down the line. Here the ball travels down the side of the court from the front wall to the back corner. Aim 4 feet to 8 feet out from the side wall, and not any higher. If it is high enough, the ball rebounds off the back wall where your opponent can return it. If the ball bounces in front of or on the second solid line of the service area the player commits a short serve. A long serve occurs when the ball reaches the back wall before bouncing. 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. Clock formations From your perspective, the forehand stance would look like a one o clock position while the backhand would look like an eleven o clock position. Here is a little demonstration. Hold the racket like you are shaking hands with somebody, only that you are holding the handle of your racquet. The best times on weekdays are between 8 and 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. and after 7 p.m. Avoid morning hours on weekends. Afternoons or evenings are good. If your gym has seasonal racquetball leagues and you are not participating, you will have a tough time getting a court for the whole season. Here are the advantages of joining a gym.