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| Pass Shot A pass shot is a shot that you hit in order to "pass" your opponent. If they are shaded to the left, then you can pass them to the right. If they are shaded to the right, then you can pass them to the left. There are many ways to actually hit a passing shot, but one thing remains the same: the ball bounces twice before hitting the backwall.  Here is a more thorough description of the Pass Shot: When hitting a basic passing shot, contact the ball within your hitting zone anywhere from knee-high to waist-high (see forehand stroke mechanics if you don't know what that means). Usually, the lower you can contact it the more chance you will have of keeping the shot from coming off the backwall. The ball should leave your racquet and hit the front wall anywhere from 1 to 2 feet high depending on your power, the vertical angle at which you hit it, and other factors. The ball then travels away from the front wall, bounces once before the foot fault line (approximately) and then takes its second bounce before hitting the back wall. That is a basic description of a passing shot and can alter depending on many factors. Some players hit harder than others. Some players can't bend their knees as much as others due to injuries. Also, swing mechanics can alter from player to player. The above description assumes that you have read through forehand and backhand stroke mechanics and have a good, solid stroke. It is also important to realize that out of all of the offensive shots in racquetball, the passing shot is the most used by top level players. It is the safest offensive shot because of how high it is hit on the front wall (1 to 2 feet). Deciding to hit a pass all but eliminates your chances of skipping the ball, and allowing your opponent a free point. Remember this: if you hit your pass too low, it turns into a kill. If you miss your kill too low, it's a skip. Here's a video example of the pass-shot: | |
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