Greatest match of all time because Moscoso made so many great shots and Kane had to make even more. You could tell this was a great game, as I have never seen Kane scream that loud before even after the 1st game let alone the 2nd game as well.
The King prevailed but seeing this match in this format (I did watch the entire match live) - you can really see how much Moscoso pushed him in the first game and into the 2nd. My prediction: he'll be number 1 in the world in his career some time in the future. Super talented - great footwork - throws his body around - his hard and accurately off both sides. Solid. That all said, RB players are blessed to witness who I think is the most dominant male professional athlete EVER in Kane. He's a true professional, a helluva good guy and outstanding role model for the kids too. Viva la King Kane.
@@racquetballhighlights7721 there *isn't* a weakness. That fact, combined with being in great shape and having an efficient motor - he's quick when he needs to be - and he's going to be dominant for as long as he keeps interested. I've seen him play live since the late 90's starting with the now defunct Halloween Classic pro stop in the Chicagoland area. Still see him at Glass Courts when he elects to play there.
Guy in the black shirt was making awesome plays! Between the legs backwards, diving saves, but I feel he was always having to play defensive most of the time. He was having to move significantly more and cover more ground than blue shirt. Is there a reason why one guy would have to move more that the other? Just seemed blue shirt ( Kane ) rarely had to make huge across the floor plays as opposed to the other guy in black. Like Kane just always was in the correct position.
There are 3 types of players. Power players, control players and balanced players and then there is Kane Waselenchuk (Blue Shirt). He is the like Michael Jordan or racquetball. The strategy is to make you opponent take difficult shot, so you can take a nice an easy shot. In this Game both players are power players, so they have to play to each other's weakness, control and physical condition. Blue shirt (Kane) control game is superior than the Black shirt (Moscoso) placing the ball far away from his opponent, making him play a defensibly. I hope this helps.
Moscoso must be very annoying to play against-- extremely quick on his feet, has fast reflexes, and the way he blocks the opponent's view during their shot. The way Kano patiently dealt with his playstyle was very impressive
crazy how no-one gave kane a true run for his money during his career, even the #2's and #3's are v far below him. All the top pros had a chance to become Kane's rival but none of them could step up.
I played hi level hockey, as a goalie,, and I remember getting involved in racquetball after my competitive days were done, my friends “ conned “ me into trying it, and I said to myself no way am I going to like this,, I was wrong, got bit by the racquetball bug instantly, and I remember watching the pros play for the first time in person and I thought to myself, these people are every bit the athletes at their game as pro hockey players are at their game, and pro football players at their game etc etc,,not only do you have to have great athleticism, but stamina, footwork, balance,and focus, to be able to do it at a high level consistently, you also have to understand the game itself, which is simple “ in theory “, put the ball where the other person isn’t, and that is very difficult to do,, anyway, it’s a great sport, I love it, wish I had discovered it sooner, it should get more recognition, it should be in the olympics
I played a little bit of baseball and softball when I was younger. Then I started to play indoor racquetball in my early 30s. Until this day, I try to play twice a week. I had the pleasure of playing Doubles with Kane, I'm a A player on a good day. He carried the game. The dude is an amazing player, great personality too. The pro players should have recognition they have earned. I don't think they want racquetball in the Olympics it would take over :) I'm tryin very hard to not let it fade away. Thanks for the comment!
I always wonder how Kane would compare today's game to the early 2000s when Cliff and Sudsy (and even Mannino) were still playing at their best and Kane was the punk 21 year old. Those guys were seemingly a step above everyone else and watching their matches, I think they stand the test of time too. I like to think, "would Kane have been *this* dominant if he was 5 years older, if he was 26 when those guys were 28/29?" I have a feeling he's still the GOAT pretty easily (because he was beating those guys in their prime when he was just barely in his 20s), but does he win every single match he played for like 3 years with them around?
I think Kane has developed so much in the last years. I don't think 20 years old Kane could be recent Kane. Is not that current competitors are not a threat to Kane. But back in the days, players took the shot! Move or get hit by the ball, or racquet. I would like to think he still come on top even if they were the same age.
Idk the sport at all (friend is asking if I'd be down to start playing at the local gym, I needed an excuse to get my ass out and go, so I said yes), but the dude diving for the ball at 1:25 and the gesture of the other dude offering to help him up (I imagine he did help him up, but the clip cut too soon) makes me think this is a much more friendly kind of sport, which I really appreciate.
I could say that I have more racquetball friends than friends from work or school. 99.99% of the players are cool, then like everything in life you get that 00.01% that are A-holes. But guess what, you can beat them in the court and go home pretty happy about. Is a win, win.
I was couch potato. Racquetball has kept me active for the last 8 years. Physically and mentally. Physically, because I get to run and strengths my cardio. I get to practice on my eye hand coordination and balance. Mentally, because you have to focus 100%, you have to be all in, or you will get hit and it hurts when you do. You give your mind a break from personal problems and all that other BS that come with being an adult. You get to be a kid again. Have fun! I'm in FL. Where do you play?
Racquetball is like any other sport. At first is hard to grasp then with time it becomes easier. If you want to learn go to a racquetball club and ask someone to help you. The community is small but pretty friendly. Thanks for the comment, keep watching :)
@@racquetballhighlights7721 thank you for the reply, yes I agree with time it should get better. Unfortunately there is no racquet ball facility where I am and popularity is low, so I don't think I will try anytime soon.
No racquetball courts :( Maybe one day they build a court near you. If you ever stop by California let me know. I will make time and play a couple games with you.
@@Gumiplay is there any local college rec centers or any athletic facilities near you? a lot of times there are athletic centers (gyms, YMCA, etc.) and they'll have one or two. racquetball isn't super popular where I am but there is at least one court in a few facilities in my area and i dont live in a huge city. my college's rec center has 4. almost all college rec centers have at least one.
it seems impossible to hit shots that line drive right above the bottom edge. if someone got consistent at hitting those wouldn't they just be completely unbeatable
I play one wall handball where the kill shot is a huge part of the game. It's not nearly automatic to hit and can easily lose you the rally if you come up just a bit short on your hit or if you hit it too high and set your opponent up for the kill
it was a good sportsmanship thing. that's their way of saying "good point" its not always on the ass but just a light tap of the racquet anywhere is an acknowledgement of a good point. just happened to be on the ass as they were passing by. they normally just do it if they are near each other and they happened to be close
You get 2 serves. Most of the time you want to slam (Drive serve) the serve on your first serve, the goal is to either ace your opponent or get a weak return. Then on your second serve you can drive it or lob it if up to your strategy.
If these are the highlights imagine how boring is this game. Points are too short. Why not have a larger minimum height of the ball hitting the wall? Squash is much more entertaining.
Every game is different and not every game is for everyone. But since you are pointing that the Points are short. So, picture this, since you know they rallies are short, the amount of pressure you have to make every shot is great. That's what makes it fun.
I thought it was waste of time. But one day I said what's the big deal and got me a cheap racquet. Playing is what makes it fun, anyone can pick it up and have a good time. Maybe even to learn to appreciate and love it with time.
Racquetball, the sport where you try and block your opponent's vision and stand in his way and where the rallies last 2 seconds and the standing around bouncing the ball in between points lasts 15 seconds. No wonder it died.
has not died. maybe 1/2 of players of late 1970's but kids today for almost all sports playing with their fingers on wei or other tv games. your analogy poor. the game is not what you describe at all, but if you are not in good shape, it can be heart attack city. play racquetball and your heart will be good until your 90's providing you keep playing until 75. btw, you are seeing the top pros in the sport right here. Kane is Tyson at his best, Ruth at his best and so on. the guy is a marvel. His drive to be the best all time is recorded, he just is.
Love racquetball but agree with Eddie rule makers take note all that bouncing the ball around does not promote racquetball as a spectator sport just annoys the hell out of us don't see any of this in other racquet sports cut time to five seconds after score is called before serve that might sort it.
Yes, the rallies are short but this add to the intensity of the game. A good player would make you pay for every mistake you make. Is like baseball if the pitch is right over Homeplate a good hitter would hit the ball out of the park. The same concept applies to any sport. Thanks for the comment.
I have played both sports and although they r similar each demands conquering a different skill set.Squash players have no idea how difficult it is to hit a backhand at 120mph or return that shot.On the other hand squash is a anaerobic nightmare and involves precise shot selection.Both sports involve quick decisions and great hand eye coordination.
@@steventhompson4220 dude you have no idea what you are saying. For you to say that, you probably tried squash a couple of times. Dont even compare the skill set and athleticism required to be a pro squash player. Raquetball is more of a fun sport, but the tecnique of what you call the pro players is very basic
