Start Play, Learn the Fundamentals, & Get Better
By Apply Now, About.com Guide to Racquet Sports
Whether your game is squash, racquetball, or badminton, here's how to start play, learn the fundamentals, and get better while having fun.
- Starting Squash
- Learning Squash Fundamentals
- Improving at Squash
- Starting Racquetball
- Learning Racquetball Fundamentals
Starting Squash
You'll have more fun if you learn a little bit about squash before you step on the court for the first time. Here are some easy ways to begin your squash adventure.
Learning Squash Fundamentals
Here's how you can learn the fundamentals you need in squash -- serves, serve returns, groundstrokes, etc.
Improving at Squash
Squash is a life-long sport, and one at which you can always improve. Here are some ways you can continue to improve, in practice and in competition, even after you have mastered the fundamentals.
Starting Racquetball
Here's how you can start your racquetball adventure, with just a little bit of structure and a lot of fun.
Learning Racquetball Fundamentals
Here's how you can learn the fundamentals you need in racquetball -- serves, drives, defensive shots, etc.
- The Forehand Drive - Front View
- The Forehand Drive - Back View
- The Drive Serve - Front View
- The Drive Serve - Back View
Improving at Racquetball
Here are some ways you can continue to improve at racquetball, even after you have mastered the fundamentals.
Starting Badminton
Here's how you can make the transition from backyard badminton to competitive badminton.
Learning Badminton Fundamentals
Here are the basic shots you need to know in order to compete in badminton.
Improving at Badminton
Getting better takes work and discipline. Here are some ideas for how to improve once you've mastered the fundamentals.