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 Z-ball shot This is the shot that hits the front wall first, then one side wall and finally the other side wall and returns parallel with the back wall. The ball gathers enough spin as it hits the three walls. Done correctly, the ball rolls alongside the back wall which makes it difficult for your opponent to return. The forefinger is at 1 o clock position in the forehand perspective. In the backhand perspective, your thumb is still at the 12 o clock position. This time, however, your forefinger is now in the 11 o clock position. The swings From this backhand perspective, you can swing your racquet in a regular motion. Before you proceed, make sure your facility has a membership base that comprises of a significant number of people who are interested in playing racquetball. If the members are already contented with their personal fitness activities like weights, tennis, dance, aerobics, and so on, you might find it difficult to introduce and startup a new sports program like racquetball. Basketball has the rectangular court and the ring with backboard, golf has the green and a club, and baseball has the diamond-shaped field with a ball and bat. These games provide a breathtaking experience for both the players and the fans because their particular equipment has evolved quite well through the years. Four years later Kendler was involved in an argument with the IRA board of directors which resulted into his formation of a pair of racquetball organizations. Nevertheless the IRA remained the game s top organization as mandated by the US Olympic Committee. The IRA kicked off the first ever professional tournament in 1974 and in the same year stood out as a founding member of the International Racquetball Federation or IRF.