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Fran Davis and Rocky Carson Centennial Clinic

July 1, 2023
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Fran Davis and Rocky Carson Goodson Recreation Center – Centennial, CO Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! Wednesday – August 9, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm there will be a One Evening Clinic at the Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial, CO taught by Fran Davis and Rocky Carson. Session Includes Lecture on topics such as Court Position, Shot Selection Serve and or Serve Return for Singles and some Doubles Playing/Critiquing on the Court as well Giveaways and Wrap Up You do NOT want to miss this GREAT Opportunity to work with Fran Davis, the #1 coach/instructor in the world and Rocky

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Fran Davis and Sebastian Franco One Evening Clinic

November 12, 2022
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Fran Davis and Sebastian Franco One Evening Clinic Severna Park Racquetball and Fitness Club - Millersville, MD Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! Wednesday - December 7, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm there will be a One Evening Clinic at the Severna Park Racquetball and Fitness Club in Millersville, MD taught by Fran Davis and Sebastian Franco. (IRT Pro # 15, Colombian National Team, World Champion, Pan American Silver Medalist) Session Includes Lecture on topics such as Court Position, Shot Selection Serve and or Serve Return for Singles and some Doubles Playing/Critiquing on the Court as well Giveaways and Wrap Up You

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The Outdoor Overhead Z Serve, Out the Door

August 2, 2022
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I know some of you have been playing more outdoor racquetball this summer so I thought this would be a good time to share another valuable #racquetball tip courtesy of Rocky Carson. The Outdoor Overhead Z Serve, Out the Door - As you know, I am Paola's and Rocky's coach and these are the same techniques I teach and use with all of my racquetball athletes. I am offering a 20% DISCOUNT on my book, DVD and ALL of my coaching packages, so treat yourself to this BIG SAVINGS before it expires. It’s super easy, go to www.frandavisracquetball.com and then click the store link at

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Coach Fran Davis Takes to the Road and heads to So. CA for training with Rocky Carson as well as goes to the Indian Wells BNP Masters 1,000 Tennis Event

June 6, 2022
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[ngg src="galleries" ids="15" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] I wanted to share some photos and give you all an update about my recent travels. What a GREAT week down in Southern California as I trained with Rocky Carson before the IRT pro stop in Chicago, then I went on a mini-vacay to the Indian Wells BNP Masters 1,000 tennis event. Boy what a difference the training made as Rocky made it to the finals in the IRT men's pro singles. Rocky defeated Daniel De La Rosa in the quarterfinals and then Alex Landa in the semifinals before falling to Kane Waselenchuk in the

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Pass Down-The-Line When Your Opponent Is Too Far Forward

June 5, 2022
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Since returning back from the USAR Nationals at Texas A&M, I thought this would be the perfect time to share another valuable racquetball tip courtesy of Rocky Carson. As you may or may not know, Rocky won the singles and doubles of the U.S. Team Qualifying division. Pass DOWN-THE-LINE When Your Opponent Is Too Far Forward - As you know, I am Paola's and Rocky's coach and these are the same techniques I teach and use with all of my racquetball athletes. I am offering a 20% DISCOUNT on my book, DVD and ALL of my coaching packages, so treat

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Return of Serve Position For a Drive Serve with Rocky Carson

January 1, 2022
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Rocky Carson returning a drive serve.

Happy New Year everyone. Let's kick off 2022 with another great tip courtesy of IRT pro Rocky Carson. As you know, I am Rocky's coach and these are the same techniques I teach and use with all of my athletes. I am also going to EXTEND my offer for a 25% DISCOUNT on my book, DVD and ALL of my coaching packages, so treat yourself to this big savings before it expires Monday, January 3, 2022. It’s super easy, go to www.frandavisracquetball.com and then click the store link at the top. Make sure to use promo code HOLIDAY25 at checkout to save. The

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Video Tip: Good Deceptive Drive Serves

July 27, 2020
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Have you watched my “Tip of the Week” video series featured on IRT-Tour.com, my YouTube Channel, and FranDavisRacquetball? This goes over “Good Deceptive Drive Serves”. I break down importance of how to execute good deceptive drive serves and how to keep your opponent guessing and off balance. 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 for is only $24.95 + shipping. Order both for only $40.00 + shipping. Buy NOW at https://www.frandavisracquetball.com/store/ * 10% of proceeds from the

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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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What’s the Purpose of the Return of Serve?

September 29, 2015
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When you return the serve you are positioned in the back of the court about 2-3 feet from the back wall. You are as far away from the front wall as possible, which is the target and you are on defense. Unlike the Server, who is positioned in the middle of the court approximately 20 feet from the front wall, and is hitting the ball out of their hand. The server is in total control and is on offense. (more…)

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