A hit striking another player due to the actions of the other player or his partner is another no-no. Penalized hindrances can also be a cause of losing a rally. Other actions that may place the player on the losing end of a rally are carrying the ball using the racquet, not utilizing racquet cord for wrist safety, switching of racquet hands during the actual rally, and allowing the ball to hit the uniform or other body part. This might be subtle, but you can catch it however fast the game is. Of course, you would know where to place the ball on seeing your opponent s anticipation. Hit the ball in the opposite direction to keep him off-balanced. Jamming and pinning Jamming is setting your shot fast at your opponent waist-high, especially if he is close to the front wall. Racquetball Tips Getting The Right Grip Racquetball as a healthy indoor sport is getting to be popular once again, this time the number of enthusiasts growing slowly but steadily. Gym courts are now filled up and tournaments, clubs and leagues are sprouting once more. For beginners and those virtual greenhorns to the game who want to improve their games, here are some tips on some very important basics on racquetball. Dealing With Racquetball Injuries Playing any kind of sports always entails risks of injuries. 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. For amateurs who might have forgotten how the game is played and for those who do not know how to play the game but are curious to know it and its rules, the following are the major game makeup. Single double or trio Racquetball games are played by two people against one another (singles) or four people with two for each team (doubles) and three people (cutthroat) where each one plays the other two. Some mentees would not be comfortable being shouted at. Do not force the sport into the mentee. You have to always show patience and compassion even if your cool is being tested. As mentioned, it would help if you would develop a positive relationship with the mentee. You may opt to treat each other as friends rather than as mentor and mentee.