Racquetball was invented in 1950 at the Greenwich, Connecticut YMCA by Joe Sobek, a member who couldn't find other squash players of his caliber and who did not care for handball. He tried paddleball and platform tennis and came up with the idea of using a strung racquet similar to a platform tennis paddle (not a sawed-off tennis racquet, as some say) to allow a greater variety of shots.
Two racquetball courts are available for classes, lessons, contract, league or open play at our 14th Street Upper Bucks YMCA location. Courts must be reserved in advance by calling 215-536-YMCA(9622). Court time is free for full privilege members. Program and non members must pay court fees. Please refer to our current program guide for more information.
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