{"id":1686,"date":"2023-03-08T09:02:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T09:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=1686"},"modified":"2023-09-12T05:11:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T05:11:53","slug":"racquetball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/sport\/racquetball\/","title":{"rendered":"Racquetball Rules UK | Basic Regulations for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

RULES OF RACQUETBALL<\/strong>: The paddle racket game was first invented in 1950. The aim was to formulate a new and easy to learn sport.<\/p>\n

An American tennis professional further developed the most modern game of racketball rules. He combined the rudimentary elements of handball, squash rules<\/a>, and paddleball.<\/p>\n

Racquetball Rules were officially codified in 1952. The sport has since achieved rapid growth and popularity in recent decades.<\/p>\n

The International Racquetball Association formulated in 1969. It is the official body that oversees the governance of regulations in the sport.<\/p>\n

Racquetball’s Olympic recognition increased its popularity. In fact, there are now more than six million racquetball players participating worldwide.<\/p>\n

Most of these play in and around America. But, many more are playing a variant called racketball in England and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Basic Rules of Racquetball<\/h2>\n
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Aim of playing Racquetball Game<\/h5>\n

The aim of playing racquetball rules UK is to win points by winning rallies (much like the game of squash). As a rule, racquetball matches get played to the best of two games. Players use a third tie-break game if the scores are level at 1-1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Racquetball Court Playing Field<\/h5>\n

The game should get played on squash court (or similar). The court should be of standard rectangular dimensions around (32 x 21 feet).<\/p>\n

All four sides of the court should be fully enclosed. There must be a height clearance of at least 20 feet. Red line markings on the floor demarcate the service and reception zones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rules of Racketball Equipment<\/h3>\n

The basic equipment required to play racquetball is a ball and a racquet for each player. Eye-guards are mandatory in professional competitions.<\/p>\n

Racquetball rules UK state the ball should be rubber. Racquetball balls should be hard and bouncy. As a rule, they measure 2.25 inches (57mm) in diameter (bigger than a squash ball).<\/p>\n

Racquetball rackets should measure no longer than 22 inches (55.88cm). That measurement includes the racquet head and shaft.<\/p>\n

Players in Racquetball Game<\/h3>\n

A singles game involves two players (one versus one). Whereas, some competitions allow doubles games (two against two). The rules for both versions are essentially the same. The main regulation difference would be the procedures for serving in racquetball.<\/p>\n

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General Racquetball Rules and Regulations<\/h3>\n

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