IRA has remained as a dominant organization promoting the sport. IRA was recognized by no less than the US Olympic Committee as the national governing body for racquetball in the country. The sport hit its peak in popularity in 1974. That year, it was estimated that there were up to three million racquetball players in the country alone. The ball must then make contact with only one side wall before reaching the floor again as when both side walls are hit a fault called three wall serve is committed. Another fault tagged as long serve occurs when the ball directly hits the back wall without touching the floor after service is performed. Racquetball is one sports activity that can be risky considering the speed of play and the equipments used (racquets and balls). However, it is a given that sports injuries serious, superficial or life-threatening can always be avoided, if you take precautions. Aside from the protection gears you have to wear, the following are some reminders for you to deal with your racquetball-related injuries. Play the angle in hitting the front wall so that the returning ball will be deep in a corner. If your opponent can hit it, he might be in an awkward place at the back corner and will have trouble in the next shot. Again, returning the shots is tricky by themselves. Placing the ball where you want it needs practice. Some would allow you to sign up for a racquetball-only membership. The sad part is you will still have to fork out a pricey initiation fee that can run up to hundreds of dollars. This is on top of your monthly due which is around $10 to $40 depending on the area where you live. Availabilities This can get tricky. A decade later guys like Jason Mannimo, Rocky Carson, Kane Waselenchuk, and Jack Huczek took the over the spotlight. Female players also provided excitement in racquetball courts. Peggy Steding dominated the scene in the 70s thus being regarded as the greatest woman competitor at that time. Shannon Wright followed Steding s footsteps as she was pitted against Australian squash player Heather McKay who chose to be involved in racquetball upon residing in Canada.