To identify some of the tasks demands of racquetball using relative and absolute skill analysis techniques, a stepwise multiple regression was applied to scores on the Wingate Step Test, a measure of anaerobic power. Analysis indicated the test was a good predictor of racquetball skill. Time and motion analysis suggests racquetball is an anaerobic alactic sport.
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