Curated OER
Sports and Exercise Activity
Eighth graders practice utilizing motor skills by participating in different sports activities. In this physical education lesson, 8th graders participate in racquetball, shuttle cock, and baseball style activities in order to...
Other
The History of Racquetball
Providing a basic history of the sport with links to rules, court diagrams and conditioning.
US Olympic Committee
United States Racquetball Association
The official site for up-to-date news and information on racquetball in the U.S. Contains a racquetball rulebook.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Racquetball
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on racquetball discusses how it is played, gives some playing strategies, and describes some different kinds of shots. Links are also provided for further information.
PE Central
Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Throw and Catch Tennis
Learners can be introduced to tennis or racquetball through this simple lesson where students "Learn strategies for moving the ball around the court and the importance of placing the ball in differnt spots."
PE Central
Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Service Anyone?
Students already familiar with the proper way to hit a ball with a racket can practice overhand serves. Working in groups, students not only practice their serves but also receive feedback from their group members.