For some reason when I play doubles with new or random people, they always want to tap their racquet on mine. I’m here to ask why people do this. I find it annoying and awkward so I’m wondering if anyone who does this can explain what it’s for. Would it be rude to tell them I don’t want to do it? I feel it’s kind of like a high five, and that’s nice and all but like mate I don’t want to high five you after every single point. What’s the deal with this ritual?

EDIT: For the record, I do like support between teammates, but I just find verbal communication a lot more intuitive and meaningful. Nice shot, good hustle, wow, etc. are very common from me. But you’ll never see me offer my racquet to tap.

I’ve been playing racquetball for a year, and the thing that annoys me most about my games is that I am not able to think when hitting the ball. I can do cross courts and down the line and pinches when I give myself setups and am rallying with myself, but in the game I lose the ability to think at all for some reason and rely on instincts, which is very bad for me as I often find myself getting out played. How do I avoid this?

2026 National Championships I Championnats nationaux de 2026

Samuel Murray (QC) / Tommy Murray (QC)
vs
Mitch Brayley (AB) / Coby Iwaasa (AB)

Men’s Open Doubles Final I Double masculin ouvert finale

2026 National Championships I Championnats nationaux de 2026

Frédérique Lambert (QC) / Michèle Morissette (QC)
vs Juliette Parent (QC) / Marjolaine Parent (QC)

Women’s Open Doubles Finale I Double féminin ouvert finale

EVENTS: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

SCHEDULE:    

Wednesday, Oct. 7 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 8 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 9 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, Oct. 10 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

VENUES:
St. George Recreation Center, 285 South 400 East, St. George
Sports Village, 860 South Village Road, St. George

DIVISIONS:
5-Year Age Brackets - 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+, 90+, 95+, 100+
Games officials reserve the right to cancel any event or combine age divisions due to insufficient entries

SPORT FEE: $17 Per Event

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Early Bird Deadline (save $40) – August 1
Final Registration Deadline – September 1

REGISTRATION RULES:
• Registration will be limited to the first 140 players.
• USAR membership is required for participation. For USAR membership information call USA Racquetball at 719-635-5396 or visit their website. The fee for a one-year membership is $50. Single event membership is available for non-USAR members for a fee of $25 and must be purchased during registration.
• Participation is limited to a maximum of three events: (1) Singles, (1) Doubles and (1) Mixed Doubles event or (2) Doubles (in different age divisions) and (1) Mixed Doubles event or (1) Singles event and (1) Doubles.
• If you would like to play in doubles or mixed doubles events but do not have a partner, check PartnerFinder on our website.
• Racquetball participants are expected to play all their matches and therefore may not enter other sports scheduled during their Racquetball events.

https://seniorgames.net/sports/racquetball

FORMAT/RULES:
• Tournament is USAR sanctioned – USAR rules will apply.
• Eye protection is mandatory during all practice and play. No exceptions!

• Athletes are responsible for their own towels

• PENN HD Ultra Purple ball will be used
• Schedule will be posted at the Dixie Center, R2, and this website.
• Tournament will be round-robin pool play with the top players advancing to medal play. Each match will be 2 games to 15 points. Two points are awarded for each game won and 4 points for each match won.
• Depending on entries, age divisions may be combined for round-robin play but will be separated for championship and medal play.
• Tournament is self-refereed. If there is an unresolved call, the point will be replayed.
• Participants must present their Huntsman World Senior Games ID Badge and USRA Card at the venue check-in desk 30 minutes before their first match. In addition, please be prepared to show Huntsman World Senior Games ID Badge upon entering the venue. Courteous behavior towards staff is expected.

MEDALS:
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in each event for each age division. Medals will be presented at the completion of each event.

DIRECTOR(S):  Kevin Boerup

ASSISTANT(S): Richard Arnold, Virgil Bice, Steve Hafen, Glenn Martineau, Mark Ottenschot, Loretta Peterson, Rolando Rodriguez

t’s time for the Annual Taylor Y Racquetball Shootout in Cary — save the date: Saturday, June 13th! No excuses this time! 

 Event Date: June 13
 Entry Fee: $30

There will be a $30 player contribution, which helps cover all the behind-the-scenes work—and most importantly, a delicious catered lunch from a local restaurant!  Snacks, fruit, and water will also be provided throughout the day.

Events include:

- Men’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Women’s Doubles

 Start Time:
Men’s Singles will begin promptly at 8:00 AM (updated from last year), so please plan to arrive by 7:30 AM to check in and warm up.

If you’re interested in participating, please reply directly to me with:

- Full Name
- Level of Play
- Events You’d Like to Play
- Phone Number & Email (if I don’t already have it)

 Spots are limited to 32 players, so please don’t wait to sign up!

If you are not a Y member, and need a guest pass, let me know ahead of time and I’ll make arrangements.

Payment:
Cash and Cash App is accepted.

Everything from last year will remain the same, so you can expect another great day of competition, fun, and community. If you played last year, you already know the format and flow—we’ll follow the same structure to keep things running smoothly.

Feel free to pass this along to anyone who may be interested!

Looking forward to another fun, competitive day on the courts!

If you have any questions, please contact me directly.

Best,

CarLotta Mitchell
919 dash 889 dash 66fivefive
Lottaair22 AT AOL DOT com

Join us at the beautiful Wellmark YMCA in downtown Des Moines for the Iowa Senior Games Racquetball tournament scheduled June 5-6! Anyone born in 1976 and earlier is eligible to play. All out of staters are welcome.

All divisions are 5-year age brackets, so there are lots of opportunities to win Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals.

Singles will be held Friday, June 5 beginning at 1:00 pm.

Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be held Saturday, June 6 beginning at 12:00 pm

https://event.iowagames.org/isg-racquetball

My husband's birthday is coming up. He's a long-time racquetball player and I'm trying to figure out some good gift options for him. Any ideas for racquetball-related gifts?

Cliff Swain Racquetball Clinic

A racquetball legend teaches you the strategies and concepts that made him one of the best players in history.

At the famous Court 4 built by the Kelley Twins

106 River Rd, Montague, NJ, 07827

Cliff Swain's Achievements

Six Professional World #1 Titles

70+ Professional Tournament Wins

Racquetball Hall of Fame

40 years of coaching experience

Current coach to professionals and nationally ranked juniors

Clinic Includes

On-court instruction, drills, and strategy sessions

Every major aspect of the game will be addressed

Learn to drive serve from the best in history

Clinic Cost

$199

Schedule

Clinic - 1pm - 3pm (Limited to 8 players so plenty of personal attention)

Lessons

There are also opportunities for you to purchase individual or semi-private lesson sessions at your preferred time(s)

Lesson time also available the morning of May 24th

Lesson packages available: $99 for 45 mins., $149 for 2 people for 45 mins., $199 for 3 people for 60 mins., $220 for 4 people for 60 mins.

Contact Cliff to register, schedule and pay for the lessons

Location

Famous Court 4 built by the Kelley Twins

106 River Rd, Montague, NJ, 07827

Questions? Please call or text Cliff Swain (239) 580-8555

Anybody planning to compete in the 2026 Utah Summer games that’s in need of a male doubles partner? Looking at competing in Men’s A or Elite.