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What is the fastest tennis serve on record?
Australian Samuel Groth hit an ace recorded at 163.4 mph (263 kph)on 10th May 2012 during an ATP Challenger event against BelarusianUladzimir Ignatik in Busan, South Korea. In the same match two other serves were recorded at 157.5 mph(253.5 kph) and 158.9 mph (255.7 kph). All 3 of these serves bea…t the previous record of 156 mph (251km/h), made by Croatian Ivo Karlic in the 2011 Davis Cup. Unfortunately these serves did not help him to win the match - hestill lost 4-6 3-6. (MORE)
What is the fastest serve ever recorded?
Fastest Tennis Serve Ever Andy Roddick set the record for fastest serve in a match by whipping one 155 mph Friday night in Davis Cup play. Andy Roddick matched his own new record with his serve against Stefan Koubek. By John Spivey, AP The American did it in the eighth game of a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 …victory over Stefan Koubek of Austria. Koubek actually got his racket on the record-setting serve, but he couldn't put the ball over the net. Fastest serves The fastest recorded serves in tennis history: Andy Roddick, U.S., 155mph, 2004 Davis Cup Ivo Karlovic, Croatia, 153mph, 2007 Nottingham Andy Roddick, U.S., 149 mph, 2003 Queen's Club Greg Rusedski, Britain, 149 mph, 1998 Indian Wells Taylor Dent, U.S., 148 mph, 2010 Wimbledon Taylor Dent, U.S., 144 mph, 2001 Wimbledon Mark Philippoussis, Australia, 142.3 mph, 1997 Dusseldorf Gilles Elseneer, Belgium, 140 mph, 2003 Basel Julian Alonso, Spain, 140 mph, 1997 Long Island Earlier, Roddick's second serve of the match also registered 150 mph on the courtside speed meter, but the ball landed out for a fault - which doesn't count as a record. Karlovic did hit a 144 miles per hour (232 km/h) second serve on 3 August 2007, which is the fastest second serve on record. The former U.S. Open champion broke the record of 149 mph that he shared with Greg Rusedski. Roddick hit a serve at that speed during a victory over Andre Agassi at the Queen's Club tournament in June. Rusedski set that standard in 1998. (MORE)
What is racquetball?
Click on the 'Racquetball' link on this page to read the history of the game of racquetball in a way better than any way I could describe it.
Who invented racquetball?
Racquetball was invented by Joseph G. Sobek in 1949 on a Connecticut handball court. ...
Where can you find a video of the world's fastest tennis serve that is not on YouTube?
Google Andy Roddick; he has the fastest serve right now at 157 (I think) mph. It might be on a tape or CD of the tournament he accomplished it in.
What is Chris Guccione's fastest serve?
Various non-news/non-official websites claim that Australian player Chris Guccione's fastest serves are between 150 and 155 miles per hour, but there is no proof of that on any news or official website.
What is the speed of the fastest men's tennis serve ever recorded?
The record for the fastest ace is held by Ivo Karlovic who served a 156 mph (~251 km/h).
The fastest speed of a tennis ball served?
155mph or 249.4kmph by Andy Roddick Right. But until 05.march.2001. when Ivo Karlovic (Croatia) served ball with 251 kmph .
When playing in racquetball tournaments who serves first and how is it determined?
If you are just playing with a friend, the best way to determine who serves first is to "lag". In USRA-sanctioned tournaments, there is a referee for every match. The referee uses whatever method they want, though in almost every case they will write either a 1 or 2 on a piece of paper and ask one… of the players/teams to guess the number. If the player/team gets it right, they choose whether to serve first or not. If they get it wrong, the choice goes to the other player/team. In the second game (USRA matches are played best-of-3), the player/team which received first in the first game gets first service. If a third game is played, the player/team which scored the most points in the first two games gets first service. (MORE)
Do women have a fastest tennis serve on record?
no, Andy roddick holds the record with a serve of 153mph. venus Williams holds the womens with 127mph.
What is the speed of the fastest women's tennis serve ever recorded?
Venus Williams holds the record with a serve of 204 km/h at the French Open in 2007
Where was racquetball invented?
Connecticut, Joe Sobek was a professional tennis player who invented racquetball at a YMCA in the town of Greenwich.
When is racquetball season?
In the 2007-2008 season, the IRT tour began on September 13, 2007 and ended on July 13, 2008. The season included 33 events in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Japan.
What are the top 5 fastest serves in tennis?
Samuel Groth (Australia), 163 mph (262 km/h), 2012 Busan Open Challenger Tennis. .
Ivo Karlovic (Croatia), 156 mph (251 km/h), 2011 Davis Cup. .
Milos Raonic (Canada), 155.3 mph (250 km/h), 2012 Rogers Cup. .
Andy Roddick (United States), 155 mph (249 km/h) 2004 Davis Cup. .
Roscoe Tanner (Unite…d States), 153 mph (246 km/h), 1978 Palm Springs final. (MORE)
What is a racquetball glove made of?
Many racquetball gloves are made of leather. They are often perforated to allow airflow into the hand.
What is the diameter of a racquetball?
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 gog…gles (Optional - Some clubs mandate goggles, while others do not.) (MORE)
How do you play racquetball?
Racquetball can be played three ways. Versions include "Singles Play" between two players, "Doubles Play" between two teams of two players each, and "Cut Throat," which involves three players. Tournament play usually involves either Singles or Doubles play. Regardless of the type of play, there are …basic "Rules of the Game" that apply. Play begins with the server standing in the Service Zone and serving the ball to his/her opponent(s). To serve, the server must first bounce the ball and then strike it with the racquet. The ball is put into play after making contact with the Play Wall first and then passing into the rear half of the court. In it's flight, the ball may strike one side wall, but no more. If it hits three surfaces including the ceiling or back wall before bouncing, the serve is not good (called one fault) and the ball is not in play. Also, a serve that does not carry beyond the Short Line of the Service Zone is also not good (fault). Additionally, the ball cannot hit a side wall, floor or ceiling before the Play Wall when attempting to serve. The server is given two opportunities to put the ball into play. If the server hits two faults in a row, the player returning serve takes over in the service zone and the original server assumes the return of a serve position. To return serve, stand in the middle of the court (equal distance between each side wall) approximately one arm and racquets length away from the backwall. Return serve by striking the ball before the second bounce. The ball must travel to the Play Wall for it to be a good return of serve. The ball may hit ANY surface except the floor on the return as long as it hits the Play Wall before bouncing. The Rally Once the ball is in play, each player alternates hitting the ball until one misses the ball or hits an illegal shot. Players try to earn points or win the serve by putting an end to a rally. Often this is done when a player's shot hits the front wall at its lowest point, causing the ball to roll out, rather than bounce back into the playing area (called a killshot or rollout). Points are also earned when rallies end with an error, or a "Skip Ball," i.e. when the ball makes contact with the floor before reaching the Play Wall. Once the ball is in play, the walls and ceiling can be used for shot variations. Points are scored when after serving the ball, the server wins the rally. If the player returning serve wins the rally, the result is a sideout, no points are scored for either player and the player who won the rally gets to serve. Whoever wins the rally always serves next. Matches are typically two games to 15 points and a tiebreaker to 11 if needed. Hinders are stoppages of play, and result in the replay of the point. It is your responsibility to give your opponent enough room to hit the shot the way they want to hit. You must hive them a straight shot to the front wall as well as the angle, which would result in a crosscourt shot to the opposite back corner. Typical hinders are: .
A ball striking any part of the court, which results in an erratic rebound (fan vents, door knob, lights, etc.) .
Accidentally hitting opponent with the ball as it is heading toward the front wall .
Unintentionally contacting opponent while attempting to make a play on the ball .
Screening opponent's view of the ball or having the ball pass between one's legs. Basics to remember once you have started playing a game are: 1. Only the server scores points 2. The ball can only bounce once 3. The ball must return to the front wall after being hit (MORE)
Fastest serve women?
Venus Williams has the fastest recorded serve in women's tennis at 127 mph. Other big women's servers include Serena Williams, Sabine Lisicki, and Brenda Schultz-McCarthy.
Who hit the Fastest volleyball serve?
I don't recall who but in the 08 Olympics Men's Volleyball, Bulgaria vs Russia, the fastest serve I saw was a Matei Kaziiski serves it was 137 kph, which is 85 mph. Retired beach volleyball player Louis O'Rear of Cantonment, Florida was clocked at 88 mph on Pensacola Beach. He now teaches science at… Ransom Middle School. (MORE)
Who recorded Fastest tennis serve in the world?
The fastest 1st serve was recorded by Andy Roddick at 155 MPH (248KPH), the fastest second serve is also held by Andy Roddick at 153 MPH (245 KPH). In the women's game the fastest serve is held by Venus Williams at 129 MPH (206 KPH).
What are measurements of a racquetball?
The USRA rulebook contains information regarding the measurements of a standard racquetball. Below is a selection of it regarding this. "The standard racquetball shall be 2 1/4 inches in diameter; weigh approximately 1.4 ounces; have a hardness of 55-60 inches durometer; and bounce 68-72 inches fro…m a 100-inch drop at a temperature of 70-74 degrees Fahrenheit." . (MORE)
Where did racquetball come from?
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 is a racquetball made out of?
All current racquetballs are hollow with a rubber shell. They come in many colors, including: blue, green, purple, black, red, and pink.
What is racquetball made out of?
Most commercially available racquetballs are made of rubber but it is not officially stated in the USA Racquetball Rules that it must be made out of a certain substance. As long as it meets the size requirements and functions correctly, it can be made out of a variety of substances.
What is the fastest racquetball serve ever?
The fastest racquetball serve was recorded by Egan Inoue. He served it at 191 miles per hour.
What is the Fastest Tennis second Serve Ever?
The fastest second serve ever recorded was accomplished on August 3rd 2007 by 14th seeded player Ivo Karlovic of Croatia, otherwise known as 'The King of Aces'..
The second serve was an astonishing 144 miles per hour (232 km/h), the fastest second serve on record.
How was racquetball invented?
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".
Where was racquetball started?
Racquetball was started in the Greenwich YMCA. It was invented by a man named Joe Sobek although he did not name the sport "racquetball". He originally name the game paddle rackets. Joe Sobek started the National Paddle Rackets Association in 1952 along with the official rulebook.
Where is racquetball from?
Racquetball was started in the Greenwich YMCA. It was invented by a man named Joe Sobek although he did not name the sport "racquetball". He originally name the game paddle rackets. Joe Sobek started the National Paddle Rackets Association in 1952 along with the official rulebook. .
What is the fastest serve in Wimbledon 2009 so far?
on 24th June 2009 I watched a 141MPH from Ivo Karlovic against Steve Darcis and he consistently served over 135MPH ! He also second served at around 120MPH throughout and one second serve was 126MPH - that must be a record?
What is the speed for the second fastest men's serve?
Andy Roddick's former record of 155 mph (249 kph) is now the second fastest men's serve. The fastest serve record is held by Ivo Karlovic of Croatia. His record serve of 156 mph (251 kph) was hit during a first round Davis Cup doubles match on March 5, 2011.
What female tennis player has the fastest serve ever recorded?
For a long time the record for the fastest serve ever recorded by afemale tennis player was 129.2 miles per hour by Venus Williams.However, that record was just broken on July 31,2014 by SabineLisicki. She served one 131 miles per hour.
What is Roger Federer fastest serve?
135 mph i believe. i actually just read it on line. if you look it up on google you'll find it. Andy Roddick's was 155 mph if your interested too.
Why are racquetballs blue?
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
What is the fastest femele tennis serve on record?
Venus Williams holds the record for fastest serve recorded by a female at 127 mph.
What is the best racquetball?
Unfortunately there is no answer to this question. Most balls have different wall thickness and weight associated with the company making them as well as with the color. For example Penn has a purple ball with a thick wall which seems to "stay up" more than most but not quite as fast as a Penn Green… ball. (MORE)
Is racquetball in the oylmpics?
Racquetball in the US is sponsored by the US Olympic Committee. However, it is not a sport that is currently played IN the Olympics itself. There have been numerous attempts to get the sport into the Olympic competition but, though the sport is played all over the world, the US pretty well dominate…s it. Sports that are dominated by a single country rarely get added to the Olympics (though they might already *be* in the Olympics). (MORE)
Can the pros curve racquetball shots?
Yes. When you hit the ball, on contact when the racquet hits the call snap your wrist in the direction you want it to go.
Different types of grips for racquetball?
Python Grips are the best. either wrapping up ones or the original ones. Eforce, Ektelon , and Gearbox offer grips aswell Gamma Tennis Grips are also effective.
Is racquetball awesome?
Racquetball is one of the most funnest sports I think I've ever played. There is always action never a dull moment in the game. A very fast game with lil to no breaks in between expecially if both players are experienced. You also get in to shape really quick if your trying to lose some weight. They… best cardio you'll ever do. (MORE)
What are three basic types of serves in racquetball?
The three basic types of serves in racquetball are the lob serve, the z-serve, and the drive serve.
What speed is the fastest serve in a men's tennis match?
UPDATE: Andy Roddick's record was broken on March 5, 2011 by Croation Ivo Karlovic during a doubles match in the first round of the Davis Cup. The new record is 156 mph (251.06 kph). The fastest serve ever recorded was 155mph by Andy Roddick in 2004
How did racquetball start?
Racquetball started when it was invented by Joe Sobek. He combined the rules of handball, paddleball, and squash to make this sport. It was made an official sport in 1952 under the name of "paddle rackets".
Which male tennis player has the fastest recorded serve?
Ivo Karlovic, 156 MPH (251 KPH) during the Davis Cup in Zagreb, Germany on March 5 2011.
Who hit the fastest racquetball what was the speed of the ball?
The current record for fastest hit racquetball during play is 191 MPH by Egan Inoue.
What is the difference between 'racquetball' and 'squash'?
nothing they are the samething but in the late 1900's they called it squash and now they call it raqetball
Who did the fastest tennis serve?
Australian Samuel Groth hit an ace recorded at 163.4 mph (263 kph) on 10th May 2012 during an ATP Challenger event against Belarusian Uladzimir Ignatik in Busan, South Korea. In the same match two other serves were recorded at 157.5 mph (253.5 kph) and 158.9 mph (255.7 kph). All 3 of these ser…ves beat the previous record of 156 mph (251 km/h), made by Croatian Ivo Karlic in the 2011 Davis Cup. Unfortunately these serves did not help him to win the match - he still lost 4-6 3-6. (MORE)
Racquetball What must the server do with his eyes before he serves?
Well, anytime you're on the court you should have on protective eyewear. But a server is required to look back to ensure the reciever is ready for the serve (which the receiver must indicate they are not ready by having their back to the server, or raising their racquet above their head)
Who hit the fastest womans serve in tennis of all time?
She would be Venus Williams at the 2007 US Open recorded at 129.0 mph (207.6 km/h)
What are 3 basic types of serves in racquetball?
Drive serve: very hard and low serve. .
Z-serve: Bounces of the front wall and one side wall before landing in the receiving area at an angle. .
Lob serve: comes in high off the wall and is difficult to play if hit properly.