How much money do professional racquetball players make
By JOHN OTIS FEB. To understand how Kane Waselenchuk became the dominant player in the history of racquetball, one must embrace the teachings of the Bulgarian psychotherapist Georgi Lozanov.
No one else seems able to explain how Waselenchuk does it. How he won consecutive matches, demolishing the record of 54 set by Marty Hogan during the season.
How he won an unprecedented seven US Open Racquetball Championships. Or, simply, how he hits shots that seem to defy physics. Children play using all their senses and learn all they know before school, and once they get there, it slows dramatically. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, where his father first took him to the court when he was 2.
The racket was so heavy that Waselenchuk hit his first balls with a makeshift substitute: In the years afterward, that court became his sanctuary, and his skills were honed in do-it-yourself fashion.
Waselenchuk said he was given pointers by his father, but he never had a formal coach until he turned professional — which meant he never had anyone enforcing the idea that there were right and wrong ways to play; never had anyone to impose regimented habits on him, or constrain his creativity.
Opponents and fans are left stupefied.
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Not too many times, though. To be successful in anything, you have to take a certain risk. So when Kane brought these different game styles to us, it kind of throws us all off.
Self-Taught Racquetball Player Is in a Class by Himself - The New York Times
View all New York Times newsletters. Fran Davis coaches Rocky Carson, the longtime No. A back injury forced Waselenchuk to forfeit the match. Waselenchuk approached Winterton about coaching him 11 years ago when he became aware of the possible pitfalls of success. He did not want to become complacent. Since forfeiting that match last month, Waselenchuk has been undergoing physical therapy for the sprained muscle in his back and missed a tournament in Salt Lake City.
Winterton said he hoped Waselenchuk would return Feb. For me, racquetball greatness is measured by year-end No.
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