Racquetball

Racquetball

Description
Description

Racquetball is a fast-paced indoor sport played with a small, rubber ball and a stringed racquet. It can be played in singles, doubles, or cutthroat (three players), on a four-walled court. The objective is to hit the ball onto the front wall in such a way that the opponent cannot return it before it bounces twice. The ball may hit the side or back walls any number of times. Key skills include agility, power, strategy, and quick reflexes. Points are scored only by the server, and the first player to reach 15 points wins a game; matches are typically best of three or five games.

Racquetball is particularly popular in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with major organizations like the International Racquetball Federation (IRF) and USA Racquetball hosting various national and international tournaments.

History
History

Racquetball was created in the 1950s by Joe Sobek, an American tennis and handball player, who sought a fast-paced sport that was easy to learn. He developed the game in a handball court with modified squash rackets and a rubber ball. Initially named 'paddle rackets', the sport quickly gained popularity for its energetic pace and simple rules. As it spread, official rules were established, and specialized courts were built.

The sport peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, with professional tours and national organizations forming. Over the years, racquetball has seen advancements in equipment and playing techniques, establishing itself as a dynamic sport with a dedicated following.

Future
Future

Racquetball is adapting to the modern sporting landscape with innovation and community engagement. Advances in technology, like improved equipment and training tools, are enhancing player performance and experience. There's a growing emphasis on youth programs and grassroots initiatives to attract new players and nurture talent. Efforts to increase media coverage and online streaming are making the sport more accessible and raising its profile.

Globally, racquetball is expanding, with countries beyond its traditional strongholds showing interest. This global expansion is likely to bring in diverse talents, making the sport more competitive and exciting. Through these efforts, racquetball aims to maintain its relevance and appeal to both new and seasoned players.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How do you play racquetball?

Racquetball is played in an indoor court and involves 2 players. The goal is to get 15 points by hitting the ball towards the wall in a way that the ball bounces twice for the opponent. Gathering points can only be done by a server and a server only gets two chances before he gives up his turn.

How many calories does racquetball burn?

Racquetball is a game of athleticism, quickness, and agility. You need impeccable hand-eye coordination and cardiovascular stamina to chase and dodge the ball. With a casual 30-minute game can burn 250 calories for a 150-pound person (68 kilograms). Intensifying the game, and you can burn close to 350 calories in 30-minutes.

What is the difference between squash and racquetball?

Squash rackets and balls are smaller than racquetball. Another difference is that there is an “out of bounds” area on the squash court and there isn’t once in racquetball. In both sports, some rules are similar, yet the scoring limit is different: squash is scored up to 9 points and racquetball matches are scored to 15.

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5’7” | 1.70 m
July 4, 1993
Daniel De La Rosa
170.000
1993.00
700
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Daniel De La Rosa
5’10” | 1.78 m
November 9, 1981
Kane Waselenchuk
178.000
1981.00
600
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Kane Waselenchuk
5’8” | 1.73 m
March 18, 1993
María José Vargas
173.000
1993.00
11000
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María José Vargas
5’5” | 1.65 m
July 20, 1989
Paola Longoria
165.000
1989.00
13000
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Paola Longoria
2.25” | 57 mm (Diameter)
1.4 oz | 40 g
Racquetball
5.700
0.040
50
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RacquetballPerspective view of a 3D model of a RacquetballPerspective view of a 3D model of a Racquetball
20’ | 6.1 m (Front Wall)
20’ | 6.1 m
40’ | 12.19 m
800 ft² | 74.3 m²
Racquetball Court
610.000
610.000
1219.000
74.30
2300
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9.5”-11.5” | 241.3-292.1 mm
1” | 25.4 mm
19”-22” | 48.3-55.9 cm (Max)
5.3-6.5 oz | 150-185 g
Racquetball Racquet
29.210
2.540
55.900
0.185
2700
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Racquetball Court
Side elevation drawing of a Racquetball Court measured with court length and height

A Racquetball Court is a three or four sided rectangular room of play with three distinct floor areas and fully playable surfaces used in the sport of Racquetball. Similar to a handball or squash court, most games are played in the receiving area of the court. Just beyond the receiving area and receiving line is the safety zone. Beyond the safety zone and the short line is the service area, which is flanked by screen lines and the doubles boxes. Unlike a squash court, there are no line markings on the front wall, and therefore all surfaces are playable throughout the court.

Racquetball Courts have an overall length of 40’ (12.19 m) and width of 20’ (6.1 m) for a total area of 800 ft² (74.3 m²). The front wall of a Racquetball Court must have a minimum height of 20’ (6.1 m) while the back wall has a minimum height of 12’ (3.66 m). The surface of a Racquetball Court is marked with a service line 15’ (4.57 m) from the front wall, followed by a short line at 20’ (6.1 m) and a receiving line of 25’ (7.62 m). Drive Service lines are placed on both sides of the service zone at a distance of 36” (91.4 cm) from the wall, with a service box line splitting the zone at 18” (45.7 cm).

Dimensioned plan drawing of a Racquetball Court measured with length, width, and court markings
A Racquetball Court is a three or four sided rectangular room of play with three distinct floor areas and fully playable surfaces used in the sport of Racquetball. Similar to a handball or squash court, most games are played in the receiving area of the court.

Racquetball Courts have an overall length of 40’ (12.19 m) and width of 20’ (6.1 m) for a total area of 800 ft² (74.3 m²). The front wall of a Racquetball Court must have a minimum height of 20’ (6.1 m) while the back wall has a minimum height of 12’ (3.66 m). The surface of a Racquetball Court is marked with a service line 15’ (4.57 m) from the front wall, followed by a short line at 20’ (6.1 m) and a receiving line of 25’ (7.62 m). Drive Service lines are placed on both sides of the service zone at a distance of 36” (91.4 cm) from the wall, with a service box line splitting the zone at 18” (45.7 cm).

Dimensioned plan drawing of a Racquetball Court measured with length, width, and court markings
Racquetball Court
Height:
20’ | 6.1 m (Front Wall)
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20’ | 6.1 m
Length:
40’ | 12.19 m
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800 ft² | 74.3 m²

Height (Back Wall): 12’ | 3.66 m (Minimum)
Service Line: 15’ | 4.57 m
Short Line: 20’ | 6.1 m
Receiving Line: 25’ | 7.62 m
Service Zone: 5’ | 1.52 m
Drive Service Line: 36” | 91.4 cm
Service Box: 18” | 45.7 cm
Court Markings: 1.5” | 38.1 mm
Surface Materials: Finished and treated wood; glass entry optional

Birthday

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Racquetball Court plan, front (various), side (various), side (players)

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María José Vargas

Bolivian-born Argentine Maria Jose Vargas is the reigning South American Racquetball Champion in both Women’s Singles and Doubles. The racquetball player is a five-time winner or champion of the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) who garnered a bronze medal while playing for Bolivia in the 2011 Pan American Games Women’s Singles and Team event. For Argentina, Maria won gold in the Pan American Championships in 2014, bronze in the 2014 World Championship, silver in Women’s Doubles, and bronze in Women’s Single in the 2015 Pan American Championship. She also became a two-time silver medalist in Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles in the 2015 Pan American Games and a triple gold medalist in Women’s Singles, Doubles, and team events in the 2018 South American Games.

María José Vargas has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Set of illustrations of María José Vargas in various racquetball poses measured with overall height
Bolivian-born Argentine Maria Jose Vargas is the reigning South American Racquetball Champion in both Women’s Singles and Doubles. The racquetball player is a five-time winner or champion of the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) who garnered a bronze medal while playing for Bolivia.

María José Vargas has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Set of illustrations of María José Vargas in various racquetball poses measured with overall height
María José Vargas
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5’8” | 1.73 m
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Nationality: Bolivia

Years Active: 2006—

Birthday
March 18, 1993

Drawings include:
María José Vargas standing, swinging, stance

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Racquetball
Group of scaled illustrations of various sporting balls compared to the Racquetball

A Racquetball is the ball used to play the Racquetball sport and is shot by players through the use of a Racquetball Racquet. Racquetballs are hollow, constructed from rubber, and are not covered in fabric. They come in a variety of colors, but are traditionally blue.

Each of the color variations of the Racquetball has a purpose. Black Racquetballs are used for longer rallies and are the slowest of all Racquetballs. Blue Racquetballs provide medium speed, green Racquetballs are used for fast rallies, and purple Racquetballs are typically used in professional tournaments. Red Racquetballs are typically used outside and pink Racquetballs are easy to spot indoors.

Racquetballs have a diameter of 2.25” (57 mm) and circumference of 7.07” (18 cm). The mass of a Racquetball is 1.4 oz (40 g).

Measured illustration of a Racquetball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
A Racquetball is the ball used to play the Racquetball sport and is shot by players through the use of a Racquetball Racquet. Racquetballs are hollow, constructed from rubber, and are not covered in fabric. They come in a variety of colors, but are traditionally blue.

Racquetballs have a diameter of 2.25” (57 mm) and circumference of 7.07” (18 cm). The mass of a Racquetball is 1.4 oz (40 g).

Measured illustration of a Racquetball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
Racquetball
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2.25” | 57 mm (Diameter)
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1.4 oz | 40 g
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Circumference: 7.07” | 18 cm

Materials: Rubber

Birthday

Drawings include:
Racquetball Elevations (various)

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Daniel De La Rosa

Daniel de la Rosa took home the New Jersey Open in 2014, thus becoming the second Mexican to win the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) TIER 1 event. The racquetball player currently holds the world champion in Men’s Singles. Besides, he is also a two-time Pan American Champion in Men’s Singles, a Pan American Champion in Men’s Doubles, a 2016 Racquetball World Championship silver medalist, and a 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games silver medalists. During the 2015 Pan American Games, he became a gold medalist in the men’s team event and silver medalist in Men’s Singles event.

Daniel De La Rosa has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m).

Collection of drawings of Daniel De La Rosa measured with overall height
Daniel de la Rosa took home the New Jersey Open in 2014, thus becoming the second Mexican to win the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) TIER 1 event. The racquetball player currently holds the world champion in Men’s Singles. Besides, he is also a two-time Pan American Champion in Men’s Singles.

Daniel De La Rosa has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m).

Collection of drawings of Daniel De La Rosa measured with overall height
Daniel De La Rosa
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5’7” | 1.70 m
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Nationality: Mexico

Years Active: 2008—

Birthday
July 4, 1993

Drawings include:
Daniel De La Rosa standing, swinging, stance

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Paola Longoria

Paola Longoria is your best bet if you are looking for an athlete who has represented Mexico well in sports. The racquetball player is a three-time International Racquetball Federation (IRF) World Champion in both Women’s Singles and Doubles events. She has been ranked eight times as world number one in the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and is the only Mexican racquetball player to register such a fate. Paola is also an eight-time US Open Champion and holds thirty international titles (thirteen career IRF doubles titles and seventeen career IRF singles titles). She is a nine-time Pan American Champion, a three-time gold medalist from the Pan American Games, a two-time gold medalist from the World Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games.

Paola Longoria has a height of 5’5” (1.65 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Paola Longoria in racquetball positions measured with overall height
Paola Longoria is your best bet if you are looking for an athlete who has represented Mexico well in sports. The racquetball player is a three-time International Racquetball Federation (IRF) World Champion in both Women’s Singles and Doubles events. She has been ranked eight times as world number 1.

Paola Longoria has a height of 5’5” (1.65 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Paola Longoria in racquetball positions measured with overall height
Paola Longoria
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5’5” | 1.65 m
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Nationality: Mexico

Years Active: 2006—

Birthday
July 20, 1989

Drawings include:
Paola Longoria standing, swinging, stance

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