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| Preface | |
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| Introduction to the Game | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Selecting a Racquet | |
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| String Tension | |
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| Protective Eyewear | |
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| Other Equipment | |
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| Shoes | |
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| Balls | |
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| Checklist for Equipment Selection | |
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| Summary | |
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| Let's Play | |
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| The Rules | |
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| The Singles Game | |
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| The Service | |
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| Illegal Serves | |
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| Checklist for Illegal Serves | |
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| Checklist for Legal Serves | |
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| Legal Serves | |
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| Return of Serve | |
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| Scoring | |
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| Checklist for Scoring | |
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| Hinders | |
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| Checklist for Hinders | |
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| Safety Tips | |
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| Checklist for Safety Tips | |
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| Doubles Play | |
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| Rule Differences for Doubles | |
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| Nonofficial Types of Games | |
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| Cutthroat | |
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| Checklist for Doubles Rule Differences | |
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| Multi-Bounce | |
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| Two Bounce | |
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| Backhand Only | |
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| Ping-Pong Racquetball | |
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| Both Score Racquetball | |
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| Warming Up Before Playing | |
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| Checklist for Nonofficial Games | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Forehand | |
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| The Forehand Grip | |
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| Checklist for the Forehand Grip | |
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| The Racquet-Ready Position | |
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| The Forehand Backswing | |
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| Checklist for the Forehand Backswing | |
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| The Swing | |
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| Checklist for the Forehand Swing | |
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| Point of Contact | |
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| Follow-Through | |
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| Checklist for Forehand Follow-Through | |
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| Nonhitting Arm | |
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| Using the Lower Body | |
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| Checklist for Using the Lower Body | |
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| Eye Focus | |
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| Forehand Advice | |
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| Common Forehand Errors | |
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| Checklist for the Forehand | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Backhand | |
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| The Backhand Grip | |
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| Checklist for the Backhand Grip | |
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| Racquet-Ready Position | |
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| The Backhand Backswing | |
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| Checklist for the Backhand Backswing | |
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| The Swing | |
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| Checklist for the Backhand Swing | |
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| The Point of Contact | |
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| Checklist for the Point of Contact | |
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| Follow-Through | |
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| Checklist for Backhand Follow-Through | |
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| Nonhitting Arm | |
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| Using the Lower Body | |
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| Checklist for Using the Lower Body | |
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| Common Errors in the Backhand | |
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| Checklist for the Backhand | |
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| Summary | |
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| Court Coverage and Doubles Play | |
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| The Ready Position | |
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| Checklist for the Ready Position | |
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| Court Coverage | |
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| Checklist for Court Coverage | |
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| Concentration and Anticipation | |
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| Center Court Position | |
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| Checklist for Center Court Position | |
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| Doubles Play | |
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| I-Formation | |
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| Side-by-Side | |
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| Staggered Side-by-Side | |
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| Serving in Doubles | |
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| Right Side Player | |
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| Left Side Player | |
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| Playing a "Lefty-Righty" Team | |
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| Checklist for Rules of Doubles Play | |
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| Checklist for Doubles Tips | |
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| Summary | |
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| Defensive Shots | |
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| Ceiling Ball | |
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| Target Point | |
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| Forehand Ceiling Ball | |
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| Backhand Ceiling Ball | |
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| Use of Ceiling Balls | |
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| Checklist for Ceiling Balls | |
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| Around-the-Wall Ball | |
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| Use of the Around-the-Wall Ball | |
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| The "Z" Ball | |
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| Checklist for Ceiling Balls | |
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| Use of the "Z" Ball | |
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| Checklist for the "Z" Ball | |
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| Back Wall to Front Wall Shot | |
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| Checklist for Back Wall to Front Wall Shot | |
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| Checklist for Defensive Shots | |
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| Summary | |
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| Offensive Shots | |
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| The Kill Shot | |
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| Scoring Zone | |
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| Use of the Kill Shot | |
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| Checklist for the Kill Shot | |
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| The Pinch Shot | |
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| Use of the Pinch Shot | |
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| Checklist for the Pinch Shot | |
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| The Pass Shot | |
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| Down-the-Line Pass | |
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| Cross-Court Pass | |
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| "V" Pass or Wide Angle Pass | |
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| Use of the Pass Shot | |
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| Checklist for the Pass Shot | |
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| The Overhead Shot | |
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| Overhead Drive | |
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| Use of the Overhead Drive | |
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| Overhead Kill Shot | |
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| Use of the Overhead Kill Shot | |
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| Checklist for the Overhead Shot | |
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| The Jam Shot | |
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| Checklist for the Jam Shot | |
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| Use of the Jam Shot | |
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| Summary | |
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| Backwall Play | |
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| Backwall Technique | |
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| Footwork | |
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| The Stroke | |
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| The Key | |
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| Checklist for Backwall Technique | |
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| Distance-Judging Techniques | |
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| Checklist for Distance-Judging Techniques | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Service Game | |
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| The Drive Serve | |
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| Checklist for the Drive Serve | |
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| The "Z" Serve | |
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| Checklist for the "Z" Serve | |
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| The Lob Serve | |
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| Checklist for the Lob Serve | |
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| The Jam Serve | |
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| Checklist for the Jam Serve | |
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| The Theory of Deceptive Serving | |
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| Checklist for Deceptive Serving | |
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| Summary | |
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| Service Returns | |
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| The Ceiling Ball Return | |
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| The Pass Shot Return | |
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| Return Selection | |
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| Receiving Position | |
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| Ready Position | |
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| Footwork | |
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| The Mental Aspect of Service Return | |
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| Checklist for Service Returns | |
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| Summary | |
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| Developing a Winning Strategy | |
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| Analyzing an Opponent | |
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| Checklist for Analyzing an Opponent | |
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| Strategy Against Different Types of Players | |
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| The Rabbit | |
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| Checklist for the Rabbit | |
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| The Giraffe | |
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| Checklist for the Giraffe | |
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| The Slug | |
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| Checklist for the Slug | |
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| The Peacock or Poser | |
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| Checklist for the Peacock or Poser | |
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| The Police Dog | |
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| Checklist for the Police Dog | |
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| The Saint Bernard | |
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| Checklist for the Saint Bernard | |
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| Developing an All-Around Game | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Three-Wall Game | |
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| Rule Differences | |
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| Checklist for Rule Differences | |
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| Three-Wall Strokes | |
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| Sidearm and Overhead Strokes | |
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| Three-Wall Serves | |
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| Checklist for Three-Wall Serves | |
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| Receiving the Serve | |
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| Checklist for Receiving Serves | |
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| The Rally | |
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| Checklist for the Rally | |
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| Summary | |
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| Drills | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Tape Drill | |
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| Checklist for Analyzing the Swing | |
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| Drop-and-Hit Drill | |
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| Checklist for the Drop-and-Hit Drill | |
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| Footwork Drills | |
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| Step-Together-Step Drills | |
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| Star Drill | |
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| Change-Direction Drill | |
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| Moving Ball Drills | |
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| Side Wall Drill | |
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| Front Wall Drill | |
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| Back Wall Drills | |
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| Barehand Drill | |
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| Toss-and-Hit Drill | |
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| Simulated Game Drill | |
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| Ceiling Back Wall Drill | |
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| Ceiling Ball Drills | |
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| Solo Drills | |
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| Partner Drills | |
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| Service Drills | |
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| Serving Drills | |
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| Serve-and-Return Drill | |
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| Service Return Drill | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Mental Side of Becoming a Better Player | |
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| Mental Practice | |
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| Checklist for Mental Imagery | |
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| Relaxation | |
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| Checklist for Learning to Relax | |
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| Concentration | |
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| Checklist for Concentration | |
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| Goal Setting | |
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| Summary | |
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| Fitness for Racquetball | |
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| Overload Principle | |
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| Aerobic Training | |
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| Checklist for Benefits of an Aerobic Training Effect | |
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| Target Pulse Zone | |
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| Anaerobic Exercise | |
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| Checklist for Composing Aerobics and Anaerobics | |
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| Anaerobic Training | |
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| Summary | |
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| Gaining Strength and Flexibility and Avoiding Injuries | |
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| Strength | |
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| Flexibility and Warm Up | |
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| Aerobic (Cardiopulmonary) Conditioning | |
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| Karvonen's Formula for Determining Your Target Heart Rate | |
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| Common Injuries and How to Avoid Them | |
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| Checklist for Avoiding Blisters | |
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| Summary | |
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| Nutrition for Better Health | |
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| Nutrition | |
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| Protein | |
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| Fats | |
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| Carbohydrates | |
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| Fiber | |
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| Checklist for Effective Eating | |
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| Vitamins | |
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| Minerals | |
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| Phytochemicals | |
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| Water | |
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| Official Rules of Racquetball | |
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| Racquetball Associations | |
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| Manufacturers of Racquetball Equipment | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |