Racquetball

Those who grew up playing and enjoying racquetball may be surprised to find out that compared to most sports racquetball is a very recent development. The sport was not invented until 1950 when Joe Sobek combined the design of paddleball paddles with the surface of a tennis racquet to form the hybrid racquet used to play racquetball. Racquetball … Keep Reading → is a popular recreational sport. It is played on a rectangular court that has a wall at the front and is fully enclosed. Those playing racquetball for the first time are often taken aback by the speed and unpredictability of the game. The ball, which is made of hard rubber can go anywhere at any time. And it goes fast. New players will often feel like the proverbial duck in a shooting gallery with the ball flying everywhere. Once people become familiar with the game they tend to love it. It’s a great workout and very challenging. There are professional racquetball players and events, but for most people it’s just for recreation.