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Splat Shot
The Splat shot is a very unique shot in racquetball.  It is struck with very similar stroke mechanics to a pinch shot.  The only difference is that you stand closer to the side wall when you hit a splat.  It is called a "splat" because of the perceived sound that it makes when it hits the front wall.  The ball has so much spin on it that it "splats" on the front wall like a water balloon breaking.
 
The splat shot can be hit at many different heights within your hitting zone, similar to most other shots in racquetball.  However, to give yourself the highest chance of hitting a good splat you should contact the ball knee level and lower.  The contact point is back in your hitting zone, as pictured above, so that the racquet is angled in a way that the ball will propel toward the side wall.  It is this angle, and the velocity at which you hit the ball into the side wall that causes so much spin.
 
After you contact the ball, it hits the side wall in front of you (the distance varies so just focus on where you're hitting the ball in your hitting zone).  The ball then shoots toward the front wall low with a lot of spin, hits the front wall making the "splat" sound, and then trickles off the front wall, bouncing twice before your opponent can retrieve it.  If you hit it properly, you will notice that the ball almost bounces sideways off the front wall due to the amount of spin.
 
 
 
                                                                                                                   
 
Important:
The splat shot is an advanced shot for higher level players who have already learned the Down the Line Pass, Cross Court Pass, Pinch Shot and Reverse Pinch.  It should be struck only at the right time.  For example: if your opponent is playing too deep, and you are set up for the splat.  Don't get "splat happy" and try to over-use this shot.  It is a low percentage shot and should only be used in the proper situation.