May - June 1998
Volume 9, Number 3

CONTENTS

FEATURES
• What will it take to beat Michelle Gould? Interviews with the top women pros, and Gould, plus their training tips -- by Kevin Vicroy
• The Inside Line on Houston -- by Todd O'Neil
• Wilson High School Championships
  Tucker & Crawford Win!
• E-Force Intercollegiate Championships
  Carson & Van Hees take Titles!

PROfile: Tour News
• IRT/Ohio: Ellis def. Robinson
• IRT/Nebraska: Swain def. Ellis
• IRT/New Jersey: Swain def. Monchik
• IRT/New York: Roberts def. Ellis
• WIRT/Virginia: Gould def. Fenton
• ProRX: Shoe Review -- by Grant Smith
• Coaches Corner -- by Marcy Lynch
• Pro Tour Rankings, Scoreboard & Calendar

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS
• From the Editor, by Linda Mojer
• Reader Forum
• Changing Times, by Luke St. Onge
• Industry News: Titanium racquets from Head & Ektelon, plus updates from Penn, Rad & a report from the IHRSA Convention.
• RB: Global: Olympic Update & World Championship Preview, plus notes from Canada, Germany & United Nations!
• RB: People & Places: Joe Sobek passing, Athletes of the Year, Women's Senior/Master Championships & Pre-Series Regional Event Results.
• JR! Team News: The low-down on 1998 Junior Olympic host city, Portland, Oregon.
• NEW! EXPANDED USRA National Rankings: Online Only... the Top-25![As of March 15, 1998]
• USRA National Events Calendar [May through December]
• Corporate Sponsors & Advertisers

INSTRUCTIONAL
• Ektelon Performance Series: Service Return -- by Mike Guidry
• Head Rules: Developing a Game Plan -- by Fran Davis
• Wilson Game Plan: Moving Up -- by Lynn Adams
• Ashaway Mains & Crosses: Sponsorships -- by Steve Crandall
• AmPRO ClubRacquet: 50 Ways to Keep your Courts Intact -- by Connie Martin

TOURNAMENT ENTRIES
Online "entries" are informational only ... you must request an official entry form from the national office to enter national events, or use abridged versions published in the print version of RACQUETBALL.
• IRF World Senior Championships -- In Albuquerque, September 1-5 -- This is for reference only (big graphics), and is not printable. You'll need to call for an entry if you plan to enter.

ON THE COVER
Michelle Gould shows off an award-winning backhand, then tells us what it takes for her to remain on top – in both the amateur and professional ranks – year after year. Photo: Courtesy Ektelon.

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