Racquet Sports Blog March 2008 Archive

Today's a big day for me. I'm now five years out from a diagnosis of metastatic cancer, and that's a nice milestone to reach! I was very fortunate ... Read More

This internet stuff is amazing. There are virtual squash coaches and virtual racquetball coaches. So now, I'm wondering about a second life on Second Life as a guide to racquet sports! While mulling ... Read More

Whether they're striking a ball or a shuttle, racquet sports professionals tend to watch the contact point throughout completion of their stroke. As a result, they usually hit very ... Read More

The phrase "soccer mom" conjures up a lot of images -- perhaps of an over-involved parent plotting her child's athletic success, perhaps just of a supportive parent wanting the very ... Read More

Finally, the racquet sport I've been looking for! It turns out that there is a racquet sport that rewards 'dinkers' (i.e., those who just poke the ball over the net, with ... Read More

Getting back on court and playing a few hard squash matches over the past few days has reminded me of the need to really stretch my calves and my hamstrings ... Read More

If you've just moved to a new city or if you've just decided to give squash a try for the first time, it can be hard to figure out where ... Read More

You may not be looking for great initiatives coming from the White House every day, but here's one that caught my eye today: The National President's Challenge. It ... Read More

There are certainly gradations of racquet sports courts, and some are of such high quality that they are nicer to play on than others. On the good courts, the ... Read More

If you're just starting, which of all the racquet sports would be the best one to begin with? You might want one that is easy to learn, or one that will ... Read More

I browsed my way the other day to tournamentsoftware.com, and had the opportunity to see how they portrayed badminton match results. The most compelling display included some match summary statistics, and ... Read More

Well, I've done it in at least three racquet sports now -- let my penchant for whacking the ball too hard put me at a disadvantage. I do so love beating ... Read More

One of the funny things about racquet sports players, is that they really get enthusiastic about their sports. They often obsess and begin to squeeze in the rest of ... Read More

As much as I like to compare the various racquet sports, and think about the differences and similarities between badminton, racquetball, and squash, sometimes I come across valuable comparisons with ... Read More