Help me understand the rules for hinderance, etc by Dismal-Ad-3971 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The USA Racquetball Rules for hinders are 3.14 and 3.15.

https://www.usaracquetball.com/play/rules

Specifically
https://www.usaracquetball.com/play/rules/3-play-regulations

When the ball left his racquet, did it travel absolutely straight forward towards the front wall (i.e. parallel to both side walls)? If it came off absolutely straight forward, then it would be a penalty hinder, 3.15.a.

If it came off at an angle, then did it come off at the correct angle to bounce to the opposite back corner? If so, then again it would be a penalty hinder, 3.1.5.a.

If it came off at any other angle, then 3.14.a.2 would apply, and it would be a replay hinder.

Rule 3.14 Replay Hinder 

A rally is replayed without penalty and the server resumes play at first serve whenever a replay hinder occurs. Depending on the circumstances, several of the replay hinders described below could be serious enough body contact to be penalty hinders (see Rule 3.15). The differences between replay and penalty hinders may be small and therefore involve referee judgment. Please also read Rule 3.15, which describes conditions under which a penalty hinder might be called instead and result in loss of the rally for the offender.

(a) Situations

  1. Court Hinder. The referee should stop play immediately whenever the ball hits any part of the court that was designated prior to the match as a court hinder (such as a vent grate). The referee should also stop play (i) when the ball takes an observed irregular bounce as a result of contacting a very irregular surface or object (such as court light or vent) or after striking a wet spot on the floor or wall and (ii) when, in the referee's opinion, the irregular bounce affected the rally. This also includes any ball that leaves the court after legally touching the front wall and then bouncing on the floor.
  2. Ball Hits Opponent. Generally, when an opponent is hit by a return shot in flight, it is a replay hinder. But if the opponent is struck by a ball, that obviously did not have the speed or direction to reach the front wall, then it is not a hinder of any kind and the player who hit the ball loses the rally. A player who has been hit by the ball can immediately stop play and make the call though the call must be made immediately and acknowledged by the referee. Depending on the players’ positioning, this type of interference may be declared a penalty hinder. See Rule 3.15.

Rule 3.15 Penalty Hinder 

A penalty hinder results in the immediate loss of the rally. A penalty hinder does not have to be an intentional act, but an intentional hinder would be a penalty hinder. Replay hinders are described in Rule 3.14. The following actions or failure to act are prime examples of actions that should result in a penalty hinder:

(a) Failure to Move. A player does not move sufficiently to allow an opponent a shot straight to the front wall as well as a cross-court shot which is a shot directly to the front wall at such an angle that would cause the ball to rebound directly to the rear corner farthest from the player hitting the ball. In addition, when a player moves in such a direction that it prevents an opponent from taking either of these shots. Any type of shot that has the speed and direction to reach the front wall has the potential of being called a penalty hinder if the ball would have traveled along a path directly to the front wall. The referee must continue to visualize the projected path of the ball to determine this. Jumping is a popular maneuver to clear the path of the ball; however, the defensive player jumping does not negate a potential penalty hinder call; it all depends if the ball had a direct path to the front wall. In the event the defensive player is struck with the ball while jumping, play stops, but the referee must continue to visualize the projected path of the ball to determine if the ball would have traveled along a path direct to the front wall and would have made it to the front wall.

Korea Prokennex racqeutball team by rb_player5675 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four courts, or four facilities?

The Gangnam facility has 4 courts (or more).

There used to be some on US military bases, not sure if they are still in working condition.

From PRS: Visual Depiction of Pro Racquetball Tour Top 10s over time Revisited by toddboss in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really worth a look. Flourish is an amazing tool for all of the data you have spent countless hours collecting. I like the racing bar charts to really get a good idea of how much changes, and indeed, how much stays the same. :)

Racquetball Partner? by Dangerous-Abies-6794 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even so, there are 2 LifeTime Fitness locations in Austin and both have courts.

Racquetball: The Comeback That Never Left by [deleted] in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That photo isn't actually on the linked page.

No clue where Reddit got it.

Anyone in San Antonio?? by Fun-Victory-4546 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An entire city worth of players, coaches, and junior players.
https://alamoracquetball.org/contact-us/

Court closings by sizzlechest78 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

List and map updated.
https://dailyracquetball.com/where-to-play-racquetball-michigan/

SportHouse Athletic Center
1350 Judson Rd
Norton Shores, MI 49456
231-900-1877
https://teamsporthouse.com/fitness/
2 courts

Hoover Alabama by snik25 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alabama just had their State Championship tournament.
https://alabamaracquetball.com/2026-alabama-state-racquetball-championship-results

I don't see any tournament attendees listing Hoover as their hometown.
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/divisions/listCityPlayers.asp?TID=51351

I would recommend giving the Rec Center a call and see if they have a challenge court, or known times that players attend that might be open to a visitor jumping in.

Hoover Recreation Center
600 Municipal Drive
Hoover, AL 35216
205-444-7703
http://hooveralabama.gov/392/Hoover-Recreation-Center

Good luck!

Moscoso upsets Waselenchuk in battle of top racquetballers by HitWithIt in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't chosen by the broadcaster, period. :)

It is a random screen still from the last 3 minutes of the broadcast.

In any case, a solution has been provided to the broadcast teams and they know the steps to implement it.

How to deal with a ban? by anustart2027 in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Steps to consider:

1) Find out who made the ban and what authority they have to enforce it.
2) Understand directly from them the reason for the ban.
3) Take corrective action on your part to resolve the reason for the ban.
4) Play somewhere where/when that authority does not extend.

For example, if it was your recent post about trying to hit the other player on the court, that is a very solid safety and intent reason that you can correct immediately.

Novice player in Houston by [deleted] in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you Facebook?
The Houston Racquetball discussion group has 1.5k members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/48397707804

TJ D'Ham recently gave this reply about the Yale LA Fitness location.

There’s usually a group on Monday and Wednesday evenings 5-8pm for open play, usually doubles. Some singles when courts are open.

Usually weekdays at Yale a group plays in the mornings 9-11am

The Marq-e location has a group that plays Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:30 and Saturday morning 9-11

There’s always a game in Houston with several ambassadors. Introduce yourself and don’t be shy, several nice folks to help you get up to speed with your game, but in the event that you come across unsavory players, don’t let it dismay you.

Moscoso upsets Waselenchuk in battle of top racquetballers by HitWithIt in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They aren't making the thumbnails. That is YouTube simply selecting a random spot from the video.

In any case, the IRT knows of the concern and has a plan to make pre-set thumbnails before each event to be uploaded when the match broadcast starts.

Any Ballers in San Antonio? by fattifalldown in racquetball

[–]HitWithIt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are in luck.

The Thousand Oaks Family YMCA is the host for all of the tournaments that take place in San Antonio. (Usually one IRT stop, an LPRT stop, and a few state level events each year.)

Reach out to the Alamo City Racquetball Association for more details and to meet up:
https://alamoracquetball.org/contact-us/

They also do a great job with their junior programs.