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Racquetball Penalty Hinders / Replay Hinders  Hinders are stoppages of play due to various factors. It can become very crowded on a racquetball court for all types of play including singles, doubles and cut-throat. It is each player’s responsibility to allow their opponents two very specific types of shots: a straight-in shot to the front wall as well as a cross-court shot which is an angled shot that follows a direct path to the opposite back corner. It is also each player’s responsibility to give their opponent’s a clear view of the ball. There is a very important difference to understand between penalty and replay hinders in racquetball. Penalty hinders result in a point for the hindered player or a side-out for the hinderer, depending on who was serving. For example, if you are serving and your opponent commits a penalty hinder you automatically get a point. If your opponent was serving they lose their serve (side-out). Replay hinders simply result in the point being replayed with the server re-serving. Penalty hinders are hinders that take away an offensive opportunity. Replay hinders are “accidents” that don’t necessarily take away offensive opportunities. As you may have noticed this description allows for a lot of gray area. Hinders can be the most confusing and controversial aspect of racquetball, but also the most important. Here are some common examples of hinders in racquetball: -Accidentally hitting your opponent with the ball as it is heading toward the front wall. -Unintentionally bumping into your opponent while attempting to make a play on the ball. -Obstructing your opponent's view of the ball or having the ball pass between your legs making it difficult for your opponent to see. -Deciding not to hit the ball because you feel your opponent might be struck by it based on where they are standing and where you are intending to hit. This is generally known as “holding up”. Now that you understand the basic rules, check out the Tutorials Section to learn how to play, or improve your game. | |
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