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IWGA Member Federation since 1982.
Learn more about Racquetball on the IRF website or YouTube (one more).
Racquetball – fast court play, intense for spectators
Discipline at The World Games: Racquetball
Racquetball is a racket and ball sport played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The objective of the game is to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. Racquetball is part of the racquet sports family. The characteristics of the ball, racquet and court dimensions make it unique. Racquetball is one of the fastest sports in the world and allows the use of a ceiling or back wall as a playing surface.
Racquetball is fast and furious. Playing in a court makes it an intense sport experience for the spectators, who can easily follow a match.
A match is won by the first side winning three games (best of five). Each game is played to 11 points. If the score reaches 10-all, the game continues until one player leads by two points.
Federation: International Racquetball Federation (IRF), www.internationalracquetball.com
