Any Racquetball players here?

[LethalWolfe]

Just curious. I've read that about 6 million people play Racquetball in the US but I've only met about 12 of them. My dad taught me how to play when I was 8 or 9 and I've been playing off my whole life (25 now). I really picked it up again college 'cause we had a dozen courts on campus that were free to students. I'm just now starting to get back into it 'cause I found a free place to play again.


Lethal

 

[Heisenberg]

Played a bit in high school. Haven't for a long while since I can't find anybody to play with.

 

[IcePhoenix]

Yea, I used to play maybe 3 or so years ago. Lots of fun. I had to stop because the place I went to wanted $50+ a month to play.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: IcePhoenix
Yea, I used to play maybe 3 or so years ago. Lots of fun. I had to stop because the place I went to wanted $50+ a month to play.

I'm in a similair situation. Luckily I found an aparment complex w/2 courts on site. Of course I don't live in that complex so I have to kinda sneak in to get my games in.


Lethal

 

[kermalou]

use tooo, until messed up my knees.

it is the worst sport for your body though....all that movement in such a confined space

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Haven't for a long while since I can't find anybody to play with.

I absolutely love racquetball... But I too have a hard time finding anyone to play.

And even if I do... I have a hard time finding somewhere to play.

 

[imported_Mike]

I love to play, but its been awhile.

 

[iotone]

i love playing racquetball... i just found a free place here in irvine that's not at UCI... me and my roommate try to play at least once a week =)

 

[Ferocious]

I used to play it when I was younger.

But that echoing type noise always got on my nerves. (ball sounds and from just talking on the court)

 

[Rakkis]

i play raquetball
used to play 4 times a week a couple summers ago.. but got busy with school. now that ive graduated i might play again.


for those that live in irvine.. there are a couple of outdoor courts in ParkWest behind the leasing office
heard there were a couple by the park on michelson near the OC public library. havent gone to check them out though

 

[randomlinh]

i love rball. it's been quite a few months since i last played. gotta start up again

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: kermalou
use tooo, until messed up my knees.

it is the worst sport for your body though....all that movement in such a confined space

I wouldn't say it's the worst sport for your body. What do you think makes it so bad?


Lethal

 

[Miramonti]

I played a few years ago against a racketball lover... I thought I'd hold my own being quick, solid at tennis, fast learner...

SMOKED!!! about 5 points in 2 games.

 

[SaturnX]

Played Racquetball, although I prefer Squash.. such a great game, still play it today.

--Mark

 

[gwlam12]

played before. found it hard constantly switching between racquetball racquet and tennis racquet, so i just stuck with tennis.

 

[marketsons1985]

Played a lot this summer, 2-3 times a week if i could, man, i love that sport.

Goin to college on saturday, gonna see about joining the GVSU racquetball team

 

[CaseTragedy]

I <3 racquetball.
I used to play w/ my roommates, but they stopped.
Its hard to find a partner now.

 

[Qacer]

I'm actually in a racquetball club in my school. Since I'm in Florida, there are many retired alumnis that play the game. My mentor is 70+ years old, has two knee surgeries, and can still kick my ass in the game. I haven't won against this former pro player. He lets me get up to game point and then shuts me down with his pinches.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: Qacer
I'm actually in a racquetball club in my school. Since I'm in Florida, there are many retired alumnis that play the game. My mentor is 70+ years old, has two knee surgeries, and can still kick my ass in the game. I haven't won against this former pro player. He lets me get up to game point and then shuts me down with his pinches.

I know that feeling. When I was in college there was a group of "regulars" (4-6 middle aged profs) that played about the same time I did and a couple of times they were missing a man, or had 1 too many, so I got to hop in w/them and boy howdy did I get my @ss whooped 1v1. Doubles and cut throat I helped more than I hindered (no pun intended) but 1v1 was just ugly. One guy who played was probably a 65 or 70 yr old, short, stout asian guy and boy could that mofo clean up on the court.

Anyone ever played outdoor? What's it likes/how's it different? I've only played indoor.


Lethal