Originally called paddle rackets, the games rules were codified in 1952 and, through use of americas 40,000 ymca and jcc jewish community center handball courts, the sport achieved rapid growth. The offensive player who is taking the shot has a right to see the ball, just as in singles. For the full list of intramural policies and procedures, please read the intramural participants guide. One or both hands only the head of the racquet may be used at any time to return the ball. Hearings in doping cases will proceed based on the assertion that one or more of these specific rules have been violated. Mar 24, 2009 racquetball rules and regulations featuring marty hogan. This game presents the biggest test of endurance and tends to take longer than a typical singles or doubles game. A player may only play on one 1 team in any given league i. Clean, nonmarking court shoes are required for play. Two consecutive faults result in loss of serve two consecutive faults result in loss of serve 6 forehand a stroke in which the player hits the ball on the side of the body of the hand holding the racket.
Download racquetball tutorial pdf version tutorialspoint. Many racquetball players claim cutthroat to be their favorite game to play because it constantly pins one player against the other two. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the racquetball terminology az section. If a serve fails, its called fault and the server must try again. Racquetball rules were officially codified in 1952. Your team must be serving in order to score a point. Internationally, the sport is governed by the international racquetball federation, with national governing bodies also dealing with classification including the united states racquetball association and racquetball canada. Top pro ben croft shares some insight on a few rules including foot faults, encroachment, and more that may be flying under you and your opponents radar. Ektelons guide to racquetball the basic rules of racquetball racquetball can be played three ways. It is the official body that oversees the governance of regulations in the sport. After the side out the serve is given to the other team. International racquetball federation official website. Official international rules of racquetball international. Usra official rules of racquetball the wave whitefish.
The first serve of the game begins with one partner on the serving team serving until there is a side out. Rules of racquetball pdf intro to racquetball rules play. Putting ball into play to begin play, a player stands in the service box the player that won the previous match is the one to serve. The rules for penalty hinders racquetball lessons blog.
Sep 10, 2012 top pro ben croft shares some insight on a few rules including foot faults, encroachment, and more that may be flying under you and your opponents radar. The players use standard size racketball rackets and a standard racketball ball. International competitions run by the international racquetball federation are like the usa racquetball scoring system. This is the new version of the usa racquetballs official rulebook that goes into effect on. The server stands in either service box 5 and the receiver stands in the opposite back quarter 6.
Racquetball rules rule 9 volleys each legal return after the serve is called a volley. Play during volleys shall be according to the flowing rules. Each player must present a valid gator 1 card before each. Appendix 1 to hardball doubles 2014 appendix 2 to hardball doubles 2014. Racquetballs olympic recognition increased its popularity. Racquetball is a competitive game in which a strung racquet is used to serve and return the ball. The rules of both racquetball and racketball for international competition.
This is the latest version of the usa racquetball s official rulebook that went into effect on october 1, 2015 and covers all usar sanctioned and non. Racquetball is played by two singles or four players doubles. Shortly after its formation in 2010, the international federation of pickleball ifp adopted the usapa rulebook, with permission. Racquetball can be played indoors and outdoors, but most mn courts can be found indoors at private health clubs, and all sorts of local recreation centers. All players must present their valid northeastern university photo id to play. Basic racquetball rules play starts with the server standing in the service zone the area between two solid parallel lines in the middle of the court see the diagram on the left, bouncing the ball once on the floor, and hitting it towards the wall on the opposite side of the opponent. Racquetball uses a playby tournament format, meaning players will be paired with an opponent for first round matches. The team captain is responsible for all information contained in the intramural rules and 2016 2017 im handbook location. Downloadableprintable rulebook20 version september 20. When a player serves the racquetball to begin a point, there are various rules that must be followed. Paramount to safe play is the attitude of the participants. The most current official racquetball rulebook pdf file can be downloaded from the website or from this link.
When played by two, it is called singles and when played by four, doubles. Cutthroat is the name generally applied to several nontournament variations of the standard game when played by three. Racquetball basics how to play racquetball racquetball is easy and fun to play, although it may take a few games to figure out the basics such as scoring, serving and some simple rules. New ektelon longbody racquets are illegal by new usar. Racquetball is a popular indoor racquet sport where players use a specially designed racket to play with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court. Racquetball is a competitive game in which each player uses a strung racquet to serve and return the ball. The specifications for the standard fourwall racquetball court are. The original usapa organization published the first pickleball rulebook in march, 1984. Good sportsmanship will do much to lower the chance of collisions or of being struck with a racquet or ball.
A variation of the game that is played by three players is called cutthroat. Under usa racquetball rules, matches are best of three games with the first. Rules for the sport were developed by the 1980s, and integration with the ablebodied side occurred by 1990 when able. Please adhere to the following rules and guidelines while using the racquetball and squash courts. Racketball is played between two players on a regular squash court shown below. Participation will be denied to anyone without their current, valid nu photo identification card. Pdf irf reglamento espanol 20162018 pdf irf rules and formats pdf irf court specifications pdf irf rules and regulations for racketball on a. New ektelon longbody racquets are illegal by new usar standards. Racquetball works nearly every muscle group, including sustained, repetitive use of large muscles that increase calorie burn and reduce fat percentage.
Safety guidelines for racquetball athletic business. Facility 1 all matches will be played in the field house at the various racquetball courts. The supervisor on duty reserves the right to remove any player from competition who has violated any emory university intramural policy or rule andor endangered any player or im staff. Usa racquetball official rules of racquetball team usa. Undergraduatesgraduate students all undergraduate students enrolled in 7 or more hours 6 or more hours for graduate students at. All intramural racquetball matches are played at arc racquetball courts or at the crce racquetball courts as. Racquetball rules uk basic regulations for beginners. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the racquetball faq guide. Im racquetball tournament rules and information all rules not listed will be governed by the international racquetball federation rule book i. Racquetball school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Current, valid nu photo identification must be present in order to participate. Player eligibility 1 all intramural sports eligibility rules apply. Ive collected this list of serving rules from the official racquetball rules pdf. The 175 is 23 inches and i believe the 165 is a hair over 22 inches.
Irf racquetball championships rules and formats irf world championships and irf world junior championships revised march 2017 a. International doubles rules 2015 international doubles rules in portuguese 2015. Racquetball, as the name implies, is a competitive game in which a racquet is used to. The ball mist be hit with the racquet in one or both hands. Undergraduatesgraduate students all undergraduate students enrolled in 7 or more. The racquetball court is longer but less wide than racketball. A site dedicated to providing all the information needed to start playing this wonderful game today. In 1969 the international racquetball association unfortunate acronym. The player bounces the b all on the floor and then hits the. Hello players, this is the latest version of the usa racquetballs official rulebook that went into effect on september 1, 20 and covers all usar sanctioned and nonsanctioned play in the usa. Offensive shots are straight to the front wall or cross court. Consider making a donation to the irf to help pursue the olympic dream. Racquetball singlesdoubles rules and regulations eligibility below are the guidelines that participants must follow in order to be eligible to enroll or play in urec intramurals. The international racquetball association formulated in 1969.
Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted inside the facility. However, the mens and womens pro tours play matches that are the bestoffive games to 11 points, requiring a twopoint margin for victory. Racquetball doubles basics intramural rules and explanations. This was the year that the international racquetball association ira was incorporated and functioned as the governing body for the new sport of racquetball 20 by 40 by 20 court dimensions. Note that the specifications for a converted racketball court are the same as for international singles, with the. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Racquetball instructors can teach beginners proper practices to maximize safety on the court. Lists the committee members, news items, tournament results, member organizations, and upcoming events. Racquetball rules and regulations featuring marty hogan. The hinder rules for doubles is the same as for singles. The sport has since achieved rapid growth and popularity in recent decades.