description Four wall paddleball Overview
Four-wall paddleball is an indoor court sport in which players use a solid paddle to strike a small rubber ball against the walls of a handball or racquetball court. Earl Riskey introduced the game in 1930; he was a physical-education instructor and later director of intramural sports at the University of Michigan. The sport shares rebound-based principles with handball and racquetball, but its defining equipment is the paddle rather than the hand or a strung racket.
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What is four-wall paddleball?
Four-wall paddleball is an indoor court sport played with a solid paddle and a small rubber ball. Players strike the ball against the walls of a handball or racquetball court.
Who introduced four-wall paddleball?
Earl Riskey introduced the game in 1930. He was a physical-education instructor who later became a director of intramural sports.
Where is four-wall paddleball played?
The sport is played on a four-wall indoor court, commonly a handball or racquetball court. The ball can be played off the walls during a rally.
What equipment is used in four-wall paddleball?
Players use a solid paddle and a small rubber ball. The court has four playable walls, which distinguishes the game from open-court paddle sports.
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