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Video Tip: When To Use the Pass Shot

April 13, 2021
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🚨 Step into spring with my next "Tip of the Day" video featuring Rocky Carson and Conrrado Moscoso. In this tip I show you how to legally block an opponent out with your body. Click below to watch! ⬇️⬇️ Be sure to sign up for Rocky's upcoming April clinics in Florida so you can learn much more in person on the court, with Rocky.   ⏰ SIGN UP TODAY--SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST ⏰   • April 16, 2021 Outdoor Clinic at Eustis, FL - Sunset Island Complex SIGN UP: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehq7tbc14116cf56&llr=re5hjvdab   • April 19, 2021 Indoor Clinic at Ocala,

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Video Tip: When To Use the Pass Shot

April 1, 2021
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Good morning everyone. Have you watched my “Video Tip” series featured on the LPRT Facebook, my YouTube Channel, and FranDavisRacquetball? This goes over “Off Balance Reaching Go to the Ceiling" featuring world no. 1 Paola Longoria and Samantha Salas Solis. In this video tip I discuss and show an example of when you are off balance and can reach to the ceiling to reset the rally. This is another mental and physical technique that I emphasize with all my players. Knowing when to hit a shot that gives you the best opportunity to win a rally. If you like what

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Rocky Carson Indoor and Outdoor Clinics in Florida

March 18, 2021
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Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! Rocky Carson is coming to Central Florida and conducting some One Evening Clinics and even playing in a tournament. April 16, 2021 Outdoor Clinic - Sunset Island Complex, 501 West Ward Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 Friday April 16, 2021 5:30pm-8:30pm. • Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=re5hjvdab&oeidk=a07ehq7tbc14116cf56 April 17-18, 2021 Outdoor Tournament - Sunset Island Complex, 501 West Ward Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 Saturday/Sunday April 17-18, 2021. All weekend. April 19, 2021 Indoor Clinic - Frank DeLuca YMCA, 3200 SE 17th St., Ocala, FL 34471 Monday April 19, 2021 6pm-9pm • Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=re5hjvdab&oeidk=a07ehq836ea954519c7 April 20, 2021 Indoor Clinic -

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Fran Davis One Evening Clinic Port Richey, FL – March 10, 2021

March 7, 2021
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Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm EST there will be a One Evening Clinic held at the Richey Racquet in Port Richey, FL taught by Coach Fran Davis. Session Includes: Lecture on topics such as Court Position, Shot Selection, Serve &/or Serve Return for Singles and some Doubles Playing/Critiquing on the Court as well Giveaways & Wrap Up You do NOT want to miss this GREAT Opportunity to work with Coach Fran Davis, the #1 coach/instructor in the world. She presently coaches Rocky Carson, #3 IRT Pro Player/1x US Open Champion/5x World Champion, and

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Coming Back after a 9-Month Layoff Due to COVID-19!

January 11, 2021
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“Championship Racquetball” Sports Racquetball Triangle…. Tips from the Coach! by Fran Davis The country/world is divided whether the gyms/courts are open or closed, but you need to be creative to be ready for 2021. Of course nothing beats on court/in gym training, but you can’t imagine the great results you can achieve with the following techniques I will share with you…look at Rocky Carson coming to Atlanta, GA to the Suivant Consulting Pro-Am Presented by Zurek Construction this weekend and Paola Longoria winning the 3Wallball World Championships in Las Vegas, NV in September and the TeamRoot.com Super Max Slam in

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Video Tip: When To Use A Pinch Shot

November 4, 2020
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Video Tip When to Pinch

Have you watched my “Tip of the Day” video series featured on the IRT Facebook, my YouTube Channel, and FranDavisRacquetball? This goes over “When To Use A Pinch Shot with Rocky Carson”. I break down the importance of how to execute a good pinch with proper footwork and good early racquet prep. I also go over when the perfect time to hit the offensive pinch shot should be done. If you like what you just watched check out more detailed information on shot selection in my book and DVD. The Championship Racquetball book is only $19.95 + shipping or the DVD

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Getting Ready for Vegas!

October 12, 2020
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Getting Ready for Vegas!

“Championship Racquetball” Sports Racquetball Triangle…. Tips from the Coach!                                                                     By Fran Davis  Getting Ready for Vegas!          Rocky Carson undoubtedly is the most decorated racquetball player in BOTH Outdoors (12 National Singles/4 National Doubles) and Indoors (7 National Singles/10 National Doubles/ #1 Ranked Pro 2008 and Top 5 most of his career/2 Pan American Golds/5 World Championships Golds/1 US Open Champion). So combined, it’s 42 titles in all. Rocky better than anyone knows the difference of how to play Outdoor racquetball as an Indoor player…let’s take a look: SERVES: Outdoor – 1st bounce is as deep in the court as possible and

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Fear of Failure

August 31, 2020
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Coach Fran Davis and Rocky Carson

“Championship Racquetball” Sports Racquetball Triangle - Tips from the Coach! By Fran Davis  Fear of Failure           I decided to write about “Fear of Failure” as it is something that all my athletes have had to face on their way to becoming a CHAMPION and they may experience it after getting back to tournaments after this 5+ month layoff due to the pandemic. Both Rocky Carson and Paola Longoria had to face it at the 2019 Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru…on the way to bringing home medals to their respective countries. So many people that compete

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Preseason Training Schedule: COVID-19

June 28, 2020
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Preseason training schedule

First off, I hope everyone has been staying healthy through this unprecedented time. No one ever saw this coming, and we all have had to learn how to deal with it as the world went on a complete “lockdown.” It’s been since the middle of March that all cities/states in the USA were following “stay at home orders” from their respective governors. As the country/world is slowly starting to open up, I thought PRESEASON TRAINING SCHEDULE was the perfect topic to discuss and share with you, so you know how to come back safely without a possible injury. Postseason Recovery

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Dan’s Tips on Conditioning:

September 22, 2012
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CHANGE OF DIRECTION SPEED is an often overlooked element of movement skills, but it is the most important in racquetball. There are four types of change of direction speed that we’ll work on: side to side, forward and backward, turning and running, and jumping. Now that we have addressed moving faster, let’s talk about moving more efficiently. In this sport, if you move quickly, but not efficiently you will often overrun the ball or jam yourself. This is a major problem since you will not be able to develop consistency, accuracy, or power, leading to frustration. The key factor in

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