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Racquetball

Racquetball

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Racquetball is a ball game similar to handball but played with racquets. It is played on a 4-wall court with lines for out-of-bounds. Thrill of the sport is fast reactions, working with a partner in doubles, and long rallies against opponents.

How to Play

The objective of the sport is to win each rally by serving or returning the the ball so the opponent is unable to keep the ball in play.

Sports Role(s)

  • Individual
  • Doubles- usually left and right sided partners

Equipment Requirements

  • Racquets with wristbands
  • Racquet balls
  • Protective eyewear to protect the players eyes from the ball.

Racquetball player

Player Title

⭐⭐⭐⭐ High

Physical Activity Level

⭐⭐⭐⭐ High

Risk of Injury

$58,000

Average Salary

$150,000

Top Earner Salary

Sports
Category

Individual Sports

Skill
Requirements

Agility

Agility

Clarity

Clarity

Coordination

Coordination

Endurance

Endurance

Power

Power

Quickness

Quickness

Speed

Speed

Stability

Stability

Stamina

Stamina

Strength

Strength

Kane Waselenchuk

Waselenchuk was the #1 player on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT)  in 2018-19 season for the 13th time. He plays left handed and has dominated the IRT for the last decade and has a record 134 match unbeaten streak that lasted over three years. He won the World Championship in 2002 Puerto Rico singles  (bronze), 2002 Puerto Rico team (gold), 2000 Mexico team (gold), and 1998 Cochabamba doubles (bronze). He competed in the Pan American Championship as well, winning 2002 Cochabamba singles (gold), 2001 San Pedro singles (silver), and 1999 Rosarito doubles (silver). 

Date of Birth

November 9, 1981

Birthplace

Canada

Net Worth

$1.5 Million

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