Paddleball Flashcards
Stance
The bodies position before an object is struck.
Grip
Firm, secure hold on the striking instrument
Accuracy
Strike object in center to achieve desired direction or to the intended target
Follow through
Continued striking motion in the desired direction after contact with the architect.
Follow through
Continue tracking motion in the desired direction after contact with the object.
Hand Eye coordination
Keeping visual contact with the object to be struck one of the body is in motion.
Focus
Eyes need to be fixed on object to be struck.
Where did the game originate?
Ireland
What did paddleball start off as?
Handball
Ace
A serve untouched by the receiver.
Backhand
Stroke used when racket comes across the body.
Behind the back
Serve that strikes the wall in front of the server and rebounds behind the server.
Block
Prevent opponent from striking the ball by moving some part of the body between the wall and the opponent. Results in loss of point or gain of serve.
Cross – court
Shop or service tricks the wall on one side of the court and rebounds to the opposite side of the court.
Drive
Shot or serve that strikes in a straight line.
