Racquetball was created by Joe Sobek at the Greenwich YMCA. It was officially made a sport in 1952 under the name of "paddle rackets". This name would later change to racquetball. Racquetball is based on squash, handball, and paddleball.
What you need for racquetball is Goggles (to protect eye vision) A specialized Racquetball Racquet Racquetball Gloves A couple of Racquetball Balls And A partner A place to play
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Actually, they come in a number of colors. The colors are chosen for maximum visibility on the court. Currently, the pro tour is using the purple balls.http://www.sportsequipmentinfo.com/racquetball/racquetball-ball.asp
Racquetball
Yes, racquetball is one word.
Racquetball was invented by combining some of the rules from handball, racquetball, and paddleball. It was invented by Joe Sobek. Racquetball was made an official sport in 1952 under the name of "paddle rackets".
Racquetball originated from the sports squash, handball, and paddleball.
There are many different facts about racquetball. Some include: -Racquetball was invented by a man name Joe Sobek. -Racquetball was made an official sport in 1952 under the name "paddle racquets." -Racquetball is based on the rules of squash, handball, and paddleball.
Equipment This court and equipment are required for playing racquetball: * A racquetball court; fully enclosed indoor or outdoor with forward wall * A racquetball; a dynamic (bouncy) rubber ball of 2.25 in. (57 mm) diameter * Two racquetball racquets; no longer than 22 inches * Racquetball goggles (Optional - Some clubs mandate goggles, while others do not.)
Greenwich is the town in Connecticut where racquetball was invented.
Jennifer Saunders - racquetball - was born in 1976.
Andy Hawthorne - racquetball - was born in 1982.