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roob1 08-02-2020 09:37 AM

Outdoor Racquetball Courts
 
I am sure there are many former racquetball players here in TV. Have any of you wondered why there are no 3 wall outdoor courts in TV? They are not that uncommon in Florida.

Maybe because of no perceived interest?

davem4616 08-02-2020 09:43 AM

The Morse Family is on record saying that they listen....so apparently there hasn't been enough folks asking for racquetball courts

Topspinmo 08-02-2020 09:48 AM

Some behind ladylake library in the sports complex, also some in Ocala. I too wonder why?

Stu from NYC 08-02-2020 09:56 AM

older folks having slower reaction time and afraid of accidents?

davem4616 08-02-2020 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1811997)
older folks having slower reaction time and afraid of accidents?


very true....all ya have to do is to look at all the gates that get knocked down and all the light poles knocked over on BV and Morse and you can tell some of us are getting a little slow on the uptake

maybe the Enrichment Academy (or whatever it's being called now) should offer safe driver training at no cost

vintageogauge 08-02-2020 10:23 AM

I think they listen, they no longer put horseshoe pits at the neighborhood pools, replaced by bean toss. Much safer to say the least.

Topspinmo 08-02-2020 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1811997)
older folks having slower reaction time and afraid of accidents?

Not all of us are old and decrepited.

Topspinmo 08-02-2020 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by davem4616 (Post 1812000)
very true....all ya have to do is to look at all the gates that get knocked down and all the light poles knocked over on BV and Morse and you can tell some of us are getting a little slow on the uptake

maybe the Enrichment Academy (or whatever it's being called now) should offer safe driver training at no cost

They need to consider the younger generation that are prospective buyers with their interests, golf not as popular as with the older generation. Beside the 3 wall hand ball courts would be popular with ex-convicts living with ________?:duck:

Stu from NYC 08-02-2020 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1812023)
Not all of us are old and decrepited.

Not a question of old and decrepit the ball does come off the front wall rather fast. Was just a thought in any case. If they had courts would probably start playing again.

Stu from NYC 08-02-2020 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1812008)
I think they listen, they no longer put horseshoe pits at the neighborhood pools, replaced by bean toss. Much safer to say the least.

Guess they didnt need horseshoes for the horses around here either:bigbow:

Red White & Blue 08-02-2020 12:20 PM

Maybe you can find a listing of play using keywords "Handball Courts"....

Altavia 08-02-2020 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by roob1 (Post 1811982)
I am sure there are many former racquetball players here in TV. Have any of you wondered why there are no 3 wall outdoor courts in TV? They are not that uncommon in Florida.

Maybe because of no perceived interest?

In case not aware, Platform Tennis incorporates elements of racquetball when playing the ball off the screens.

Topspinmo 08-02-2020 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie0723 (Post 1812081)
In case not aware, Platform Tennis incorporates elements of racquetball when playing the ball off the screens.

I alway wondered why the called it platform tennis? Not played with racket but paddle? :shocked:

Topspinmo 08-02-2020 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1812040)
Not a question of old and decrepit the ball does come off the front wall rather fast. Was just a thought in any case. If they had courts would probably start playing again.

I’d there was ever sport that could put you’re eye out it’s racketball. Safety glasses a must!:super:

Polar Bear 08-02-2020 06:00 PM

I love racquetball, but not likely to appear in TV imho.

Hard smashes with not-so-forgiving ball. Lots of hard direction changes to cover back court and side courts and then to get right back up front again. Not like any other racquet sport currently in TV.

Again, imho.


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