I suppose most racquetball players will already know this tactic, but I did not know it for many years. He was playing against a nationally ranked senior lever player and he wasn’t moving around the court much, while I was bouncing off the walls. Then he shared these 2 ideas and my game changed. This is what he shared, and it has a lot to do with the position of the court, the power of vice behind the ball. You just have to know where your opponent is in relation to you on the court … try them next time.
First, if your opponent is behind you during the game, your shot will be simply low and smooth, preferably towards a front corner. If played well, your opponent must run forward to make the play.
Second, if your opponent is in front of you during the game, your shot is simply going high towards the front wall, preferably the front wall and the ceiling. If you played well, your opponent must now run to the back of the court to make the play.
In both cases, you are forcing your opponent to use energy and if you play each shot this way, you can execute them irregularly. I acknowledge that these shots may not seem as powerful and macho as the hard and fast shots, and they may not make as much noise as those testosterone-powered shots, but they certainly help win games and matches. I have seen this technique work to level the playing field where older or slower players can meet and beat their younger and faster opponents.
Watch out guys, women can also use this against you …