This is the new version of the usa racquetballs official rulebook that. I did not cover every single rule because if i were to do that, this article would be a dozen pages long and i would simply be copying the official rules. Ive been playing racquetball with a few friends, but the rules everyone tells me are inconsistent, and im not sure what to follow. I consciously glossed over many details to keep this short so you can get out there and start having fun with this wonderful game. When an opponent is hit by a return shot in flight, it is a replay hinder. Usra members receive an annual, abbreviated rules of play through racquetball magazine selected sections of rulebook segment three play regulations, but for daytoday spirited competition, the following gives you all the information youll need to enjoy safe, fair matches. If the opponent is struck by a ball, that obviously did not have the velocity or direction to reach the front wall, it is not a. This rule has been complex and controversial predating even the usra s complicated change in 1980. Of course, the playerteam on offense cannot push the defenders.
Sep 12, 20 this rule has been complex and controversial predating even the usra s complicated change in 1980. Racquetball rules rule 9 volleys each legal return after the serve is called a volley. The irt has announced major changes in tournament play formats. Eyeguards are mandatory in professional competitions. All players must present their valid northeastern university photo id to play.
Undergraduatesgraduate students all undergraduate students enrolled in 7 or more. 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. Login here using your usa racquetball r2sports credentials. Friend at court is the book of rules and regulations under which tennis is played in the united states. The most current official racquetball rulebook pdf file can be downloaded from the website or from this link. After the side out the serve is given to the other team. Player eligibility 1 all intramural sports eligibility rules apply.
Official usa racquetball association tournament website. A player does not move sufficiently to allow an opponent a shot straight to. The united states racing association usra was formed with a mission of growing local and regional dirt track racing for the future through costeffective rules that do not hinder creativity, increased fan attendance at member tracks and lucrative sponsorship for each usra member track. The bracket will be updated the day following the deadline. The ultimate guide to racquetball rules, tips, and. In 2003, the usra again renamed itself to usa racquetball usar, to mirror other. Courts are reserved for a standard time slot of 60 minutes. Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted inside the facility. Downloadableprintable rulebook20 version september 20. Please check the intramural sports rules and regulations carefully. This is the latest version of the usa racquetballs official rulebook that went into effect on september 1, 20 and covers all usar. Athletes must qualify in each racquetball event singles, doubles, mixed doubles in which they wish to compete at the national senior games, except when rule e applies. Rules of racquetball pdf intro to racquetball rules play. The player bounces the b all on the floor and then hits the ball at the wall.
We recommend reading through the simplified guide to racquetball rules and regulations first. Racquetball is a fastpaced sport you may have seen through the looking glass at your local gym. But if you are interested in reading the official usa racquetball rules, you can download the pdf directly from usar site. Even simborg, who had a large hand in those usra rules, never embraced the usra s version. Your team must be serving in order to score a point. We are proud to announce the release of the new, allinclusive usa racquetball tournament web site and the official national tournament home page of usa racquetball. An average game will take 20 minutes, during which a player will run a distance of approximately 3,650 feet or over two miles in one hour. Ready to challenge your friends to an exciting game or racquetball.
Originally called rackets, the game itself is less than a century old. When one doubles player is serving, the other must stand inside this box until the. I have tried to find something in the rule book about this and i can not find the answer. All participants must be current fulltime students or kiewit fitness center members.
Racquetball players work at a constant rate of 75 to 85% of their maximum heart rate for the duration of a typical game. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. If no faults are committed, the ball is in play and a rally has begun. This is the new version of the usa racquetballs official rulebook that goes into effect on. Mar 24, 2009 2018 racquetball pan am championships womens singles quarterfinals rajsich usa vs vargas arg duration. The specifications for the standard fourwall racquetball.
If the usra rule book does not display above, you need to install the adobe acrobat plugin for your browser, or download the pdf file from the following link, and view using adobe acrobat reader on your pc. Also included are rule modifications for the irt, lprt, wor, cprt, nmra, as well as. This guide covers all the basic shots, how to play them, basic tactics and how to construct a good rally. He designed the first strung paddle, devised a set of rules, based on those of squash. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Feb 07, 2008 ive been playing racquetball with a few friends, but the rules everyone tells me are inconsistent, and im not sure what to follow. Here is a very basic summary of how to play racketball, for a more in depth description see the video and racketball rules section below or click here for mark fullers beginners guide to racketball. Facility 1 all matches will be played in the field house at the various racquetball courts.
Sobek, an american professional tennis and squash player wanted to invent a new game that combined elements of squash, handball and paddleball that wa. The first serve of the game begins with one partner on the serving team serving until there is a side out. When played by two it is called singles and when played by four, doubles. There are two lines at the edge of the service box. Players will have one week to play their matches before advancing to the next round of the tournament. The following is a brief summary of the main rules of racketball as they have been laid out on 1. Of course, the playerteam on offense cannot push the defenders, but other than that, the defenders must yield to the offense. These are the basic racquetball rules you need to be aware of to get a functional game going. Order the player or side winning the coin toss becomes the first server of the match and starts the first and third game, if necessary. When played by two, it is called singles and when played by four, doubles. I assured the opponent that there is no rule in the book that says anything about providing the defenders the ability to move freely. Even simborg, who had a large hand in those usra rules, never embraced the usra. One or both hands only the head of the racquet may be used at any time to return the ball. Rules and procedures not covered in this manual shall be enforced using usar tennis rules.
What are the lines at either side of the service box for. Irf rule book 2016 international racquetball federation. 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. 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.
Ninh explains the rules of racquetball, which is sometimes referred to as american racquetball. Racquetball is a competitive game in which each player uses a strung racquet to serve and return the ball. Master the shots and strategies to control center court and win points. Steps to success features expert instruction, clear photographs, 3d court diagrams, more than 80 drills, and a proven system for improving your game stroke mechanics for the forehand and backhand and more than 35 shots, including serves, serve returns, and frontwall, sidewall, ceiling, and backwall shots.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Current, valid nu photo identification must be present in order to participate. The player bounces the b all on the floor and then hits the. This current version contains no significant rule changes since those made to the last version which was dated october, 2014. Related topics rulebook index astm regulation eyeguard list. International racquetball federation irf 30,236 views. On monday december 18th, the irt board members met to discuss and vote on changing the match format from three out of five to two out of three, 15, 15, 11. Fort rucker source racquetball was invented by joe sobek in 1950.
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. Official aara racquetball rules rutgers university. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to racquetball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The first one is 18 inches from the wall, and is used when playing doubles. It is recommended reading for players, parents, coaches, teachers, tournament directors, league officials and anyone who wants a finer understanding of the game. If the opponent is struck by a ball, that obviously did not have the velocity or direction to reach the front wall, it is not a hinder and the player who hit the ball will lose the rally.
A rally is over when a player or team in doubles is unable to hit the ball before it. International racquetball tour rules changes for 2018 breaking news. Racquetball works nearly every muscle group, including sustained, repetitive use of large muscles that increase calorie burn and reduce fat percentage. Participation will be denied to anyone without their current, valid nu photo identification card. The basic equipment required to play racquetball is a ball and a racquet for each player. 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. Why do you have the old rules from 2007 on this site. A penalty hinder does not necessarily have to be an intentional act. This is the latest version of the usa racquetballs official rulebook that went into effect on october 1, 2015 and covers all usar sanctioned and nonsanctioned. Official rules of racquetball effective sept 1, 2004. Rule 5 concerning tournaments is not reprinted here.
Oct 15, 2007 master the shots and strategies to control center court and win points. Also included are rule modifications for the irt, lprt, wor, cprt, nmra, as well as for wheelchair, deaf, and visionimpaired racquetball play. Play during volleys shall be according to the flowing rules. Rules of racquetball washington racquetball association. Official aara rules the following is extracted from the 199192 official rules of racquetball published by the american amateur racquetball association and were current as of april 1,1992. Now there is a central location for racquetball players, event directors, media, parents, fans, and state directors to get racquetball tournament information. Joseph sobek is credited with inventing the modern sport of racquetball in 1950, adding a stringed racquet to paddleball in order to increase velocity and control. Steps to success features expert instruction, clear photographs, 3d court diagrams, more than 80 drills, and a proven system for improving your game. Competitors must be at least 40 years by the end of this calendar year. If the ball is an out, as in, it hits something over the play wall were playing outdoors, would that be the servers fault, or would the other person just serve then. 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. Racquetball uses a playby tournament format, meaning players will be paired with an opponent for first round matches.
Its easy to learn and a wonderful way to get your cardio in, while simultaneously having a lot of fun. Dietrich president, united states racquetball association 1998present national rules commissioner 19881998 member of national rules committee 1982present. Racquetball rules rule 1 serve singles or doubles 1. It includes the itf rules of tennis, the code, and usta regulations. What are the rules for racquetball on reserving a court. Racquetball rules uk basic regulations for beginners. Racquetball doubles basics intramural rules and explanations. A popular racket sport thats similar to british racketball and squash. International racquetball tour rules changes for 2018. Unlike most racquet sports, such as tennis and badminton, there is no net to hit the ball over, and, unlike squash, no tin out of bounds.