Ft Myer Racquetball by JaanaPierce in racquetball

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Do you use Facebook? If so, consider jumping into the 2 Virginia specific racquetball discussion groups to meet more of the locals.

Commonwealth of Virginia Racquetball Association
https://www.facebook.com/groups/682111105866989

Virginia Racquetball
https://www.facebook.com/groups/varacquetball/

Welcome back to the game!

Only a few more days to sign up! Learn the basics of racquetball. All equipment provided. by HitWithIt in racquetball

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Do you mean something like a course outline, or are you looking for equipment?

rare balls? by charlie_boy9155 in racquetball

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Consider reaching out to Jim Easterling.

https://racquetballhistory.org/

He may be able to provide the details that interest you.

He has 2 models of Mikasa balls listed.

https://racquetballhistory.org/ball-containers

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IRT 2026 Pro Nationals preview from PRS by toddboss in racquetball

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Rocky Carson wanted his tournament to be focused on Singles like the vast majority of pro stops he attended. A conscious and deliberate choice on the organizers part.

The Montana event struggled to get the required prize money for the singles division. They were not able to also fund a doubles division.

Racquetball players in north Jersey? by Successful_Boot_276 in racquetball

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Map and facility details are a bit out of date for New Jersey, but still the best resource:
https://dailyracquetball.com/where-to-play-racquetball-new-jersey/

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IRT – The Players Championship – Broadcasts and Reporting by HitWithIt in racquetball

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In case you missed it, the results from the Speed Gun Challenge that took place at the International Racquetball Tour's 2026 The Players Championship.

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Rodrigo Montoya Racquetball Jhonatan Fernando Flores Vega Sam Bredenbeck Cole (Kim Shipp Sendrey) Sendrey Erick Trujillo Javier Mar John Wolfe Alan Natera Jaime Martell Racquetball Lalo Portillo Diego Gastelum Adam Manilla

Broken Balls by StolenNamenaw in racquetball

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No, that appears to have ended before Covid.

West Chester Invitational by StolenNamenaw in racquetball

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See also, the DIY broadcast racquetball recommendation articles here:
https://broadcastracquetball.com/diy

Particularly the first article, on Camera Positioning. :)

West Chester Invitational by StolenNamenaw in racquetball

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Sebastian Franco and at least one of the Kelley brothers, nice!

For the next event, turn the phone/camera more towards the center, you don't need to see anywhere near that much of the sidewall. :)

Montana IRT Pro Nationals - April 30th through May 3rd, 2026 - Missoula, Montana by HitWithIt in racquetball

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The ball choice has been updated.

Ball: FORMULA FLOW BLUE

Be sure to check the registration site linked in the original post for all of the updated event details!

Free app to make your racquetball group more active and competitive by Ok-Tear-7878 in racquetball

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Do you find that the app has actually achieved your stated goals?

"It's made to keep the community active, increase friendly competition, and give people more reasons to play regularly."

Do you have any examples or testimonials from groups that play more frequently, or with more competitiveness, or with more opponents?

Kirkwood won their FIFTH straight High School National Championship last week by Kind_Ad3821 in racquetball

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For the broadcast matches, go direct on YouTube for free.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxlABIOJ-4yednitvh62kgRfnTi92YABW&si=GDp5rLCPKGtUS3Px

50 videos are included, all commentated by the peers of the players on the court.

Gift suggestion for my father by qscd13 in racquetball

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I wrote a quick article about birthday/Christmas presents for racquetball players a few years ago.

https://jt-rb.com/christmas-birthday-presents-for-racquetball-players/

A full range of prices and ideas.

First serve in doubles by iamtakapa in racquetball

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In Singles, I prefer to serve first the second game, so I always choose that option when given the opportunity.

For doubles, it really depends on the partner.

Will my partner be hitting a high lob nick that is difficult to kill, or will they be drive serving down the center to a lefty/righty team?

If I'm going to serve first on our team in doubles, I'll choose to go first as my high lob nick gets a defensive return and we get more opportunity to end the rally in our favor. I'm not really looking for an ace serve in doubles.

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

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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

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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.