How to Hit a Racquetball Backhand

The game is too fast to run around your backhand, so relax and swing. Keep in mind that this isn't a tennis racquet - it's much easier to whip around.

Things You'll Need

  • Racquetball Goggles
  • Racquetball Rackets
  • Racquetballs
  • Water Bottles With Squeeze Caps
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Instructions

    • 1

      Turn your shoulders and hips parallel to the side wall.

    • 2

      Crouch slightly by bending your knees.

    • 3

      Bring your swinging arm across your body.

    • 4

      Bend your elbow 90 degrees.

    • 5

      Cock your wrist.

    • 6

      Swing with your shoulder first, then elbow, then wrist - in quick, successive order.

    • 7

      Shift your weight from your back foot to your front foot as you swing.

    • 8

      Follow through with your swing.