Most of the current racquetball pro's interviewed
recommend playing or practicing for one hour
per/day. The majority of the professional augment
their practice and play time with other routines.
Some practice more than they play and others
play more than they practice. It is really up
to each individual and how it best fits their
schedule.
For instance E-Force professional Tim Doyle
recommends sticking to a consistent routine,
focusing on explosive type strength-training
exercise. He rotates his strength workouts into
lower body one day and upper body the next.
He recommends exercise repetitions for exercise
of 12 to 30 of two or three sets. This strength
program allows your body to build strength and
stamina.
Tim believes playing racquetball only gives
you a base fitness level.
To achieve maximum potential, racquetball requires
short bursts of power movements over a one to
two hour period. Use ply-metrics; speed, agility
and quickness drills; medicine balls and balance
drills to achieve maximum improvement levels.
I believe that when you are training for racquetball
you need to combine training variables of strength,
flexibility and fitness.
For further training methods refer to our book
for purchase "Real Racquetball" under
the heading instructional books. Keep checking
in for further training tips to make "you"
the best you can be. See you all at the National
Doubles in Phoenix, Az.
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