Remember to keep your racquet fixed at the center front of your body using a backhand grip since most serves are directed to the backhand side. Also in order to ensure a good return your body should be oriented to the side wall not the front wall. Forehand and backhand are basic shots that can boost your offensive charges. For a novice, learning to be better needs an understanding of the swing s mechanics, the reasons why and sometimes the trade secrets of the good players all the while learning them physically as well. The whip Correct swing techniques are best studied under a competent instructor. In the absence of one, know at least the how and why of things. A tear-shaped racquet has a larger striking area to catch and hit the ball. Shoes Racquetball is a grueling stop-and-run game so you simply need the best pair of shoes suited for the sport. The wrong shoes (and socks) can cause severe and painful blisters on your feet. Go for shoes that grip the floor securely. When she learns the difference between crowding and getting jammed, she could open herself to discovering and learning her own devised way in correct positioning and swinging. Second, remember that your students would always tend to concentrate or focus on the order in the way they are taught. If you teach gripping before swinging, they would end up blaming the grip. Down the line means hitting the ball parallel to the side wall and making it come straight back between the side wall and you. A cross court hit means hitting the ball against the side wall farthest from where you are. The ball will fly between your opponent and the side wall. To be considered a good defensive shot, slam the ball fast enough as you can muster. It would help if the facility is allowing non-members to participate even at a nominal additional fee. Members could take the opportunity to bring with them friends and family members who might be truly interested in playing the ballgame. 4. Convince other staff instructors to take initial efforts to offer programs around schedules of your prospective member-participants.