Introduction to Racquetball

Racquetball is a sport played with 22 inch long racquets and a hollow rubber ball. It is typically played indoors on a 20 feet wide x 40 feet long x 20 feet high court with wooden paneled flooring. The walls are prepared from a variety of materials to create a lively, paneled surface. Some courts even have concrete walls increasing the speed in which the ball bounces away from it. Racquetball can be played outdoors as well on various types of court including 1-wall, 3-wall and 4-wall.

Joe Sobek is credited for the invention of racquetball in the mid 20th century by combining elements of squash and handball. Although the sports have similarities racquetball has its own uniqueness that appeals to many people. Unlike most other racquet sports, the use of all 4 walls and even the ceiling is legal within the context of the rules.