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Protect Your Eyes -- They're Worth It !
It's worth taking the time to protect your eyes from damage on the court. The impact of a moment could last a lifetime. Wear eye protection.

Squash Game for Juniors - Playing "Power Zone"
Power Zone is a great squash game for juniors, designed to help girls and boys learn to control the center of the court. And, it's fun!

Squash Game for Juniors - Playing "Moat Man"
Moat Man (or Alligator) is a great squash game for juniors, designed to help girls and boys learn to volley the ball in the air. And, it's fun!

Play Safe Squash -- Know the Rules
Squash can actually be very dangerous, since there are two players running at full speed in a confined space, swinging racquets around while chasing a moving ball. Protective eyewear can help, but it's not the full solution. Knowing the rules is also essential. Here's where to go to learn the rules and stay safe.

Racquetball Grip - Start With the Correct Racquetball Grip
Holding the racquet correctly is the beginning of effective hitting in racquetball. Learn the correct racquetball grip to hit with pace and precision.

Court Tennis Tips - What to Do When Receiving Serve in Court Tennis
Court tennis is so complex that what you need to do when receiving serve is entirely different than what you need to do when you're serving. Here are essential court tennis tips for the receiver, in a summary form that you can put in your racquet case for handy reference whenever you change sides of the court tennis court.

Court Tennis Tips - What to Do When Serving in Court Tennis
Court tennis is so complex that what you need to do when serving is entirely different than what you need to do when you're receiving serve. Here are essential court tennis tips for the server, in a summary form that you can put in your racquet case for handy reference whenever you change to the serving side of the court tennis court.

Quick Tips for Hitting a Good Serve in Squash
In squash, the serve can determine the likely outcome for a point, so it's important to hit a good one. Here are tips for making the most of your opportunity to serve.

Illustrated Histories of Badminton
The history of badminton varies somewhat in every country where it is played. The great players are different, the venues are particular to each country, and the sporting traditions vary. For the badminton history of greatest interest to you, pick your country of interest.

How to Avoid Tennis Elbow
Here's a great way to avoid tennis elbow!

Squash Tip - How to Avoid Overhitting in Squash
This squash tip explains the perils of overhitting, what overhitting is, what problems it causes, why it is so frequent, and how to avoid it. This squash tip comes from hard-earned experience, and if you take it to heart, you won't have to make the common mistake of overhitting.

Racquetball Defense - The Ceiling Ball is the Best Racquetball Defense
When you're under pressure, the ceiling ball is the best racquetball defense. It gives you time to safely get back into position. Here are three quick tips for how to employ this racquetball defense.

Get the Right Badminton Equipment
Playing competitive badminton requires the right equipment. Here are some online sources for good badminton gear.

Go to Racquetball Camp to Improve Quickly
Get a real boost for your racquetball game. Attend a weekend or week-long camp, and take your game to the next level! Here are a few things you should know in advance, as well.

Increase Lower Arm Strength for Control
Most racquet sports require exceptional strength in the player's lower arm in order for them to fully control the racquet, and control their shot. Here's a great way to increase your lower arm strength.

Things to Avoid When Playing Racquetball
When you play racquetball, the walls, the ball, and your racquet can work together to create just what you want. Or not. Here are a few things to avoid.

Hit a Good Serve
Every badminton point begins with a serve. When you are serving you are in the ideal situation; not rushed, with a good view of your opponent's position, and the ability to put the shuttle right where you want to hit it. Hit a good serve, and start the point right!

Hit a Good Serve
Your serve is only shot that you control entirely. You have time, you have placement, you have opportunity. In fact, every racquetball point begins with a serve. Learn how to hit it well, and you will be starting on a great path forward.

Where to Get Great Badminton Pro Videos
Badminton videos can show you how the professional badminton players move and hit, and execute their strategy. They also highlight badminton's tremendous worldwide popularity, and showcase the athleticism of the players. Here are some sources for great video recordings of professional badminton play.

Where to Get Great Racquetball Pro Videos
Racquetball videos can show you how the professionals combine their shots to best effect, and make amazing "dives" to stay in the points. Here are some sources for great video recordings of professional racquetball competitions.

Join the Online Badminton Community
You may have partners with whom to play badminton, but still want more badminton conversation. Here's how to connect with the online badminton community and find discussion partners who share your sport.

Join the Online Squash Community
Join up with the online squash community to find kindred spirits who are asking the same questions you are, and who have answers to share.

Warm Up, Play, and Stretch
It sure is fun to jump right on court and play, but that may not be the healthiest approach. You'll play better, and more safely, if you warm up first, and stretch afterwards.

Watching Racquet Sports Professionals from Your Living Room
You can watch racquet sports professionals on the Tennis Channel even if you don't care much about tennis.

Jumping In To Junior Squash -- A Guide For Success
Squash can be a hard sport to begin, and a confusing one to understand. You should know that there is an excellent guide provided by US Squash that introduces juniors (and their parents) to everything they need to understand to succeed in competitive squash.

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