Rowan Campus Rec

As students many of us forget to take advantage of everything that is offered to us on campus, especially at the Rec. For one reason or another we get into our routines and often times stay away from new workouts and even new sports. A great example of this is Racquetball, despite free use of the courts available to everyone throughout the day; many students (myself included) have never played this fast-paced sport and may not even know how it’s played. For my benefit and yours here’s a crash course on the basic rules of Racquetball: -The sport can be played with either 2 or 4 players in singles or doubles play -One person serves from the service box (small rectangle) toward the front of a court and the opponents must return serve from the receiving line -A serve must hit the front wall and land behind the receiving line without hitting the back wall -Points are scored when the player serving wins the point or rally (If the returner wins the point the

Homecoming 2016 is finally here and you know what that means football, tailgates, parties, and of course Battleship! This year avoid an early exit and follow these tips to a Proflympic Battleship Championship. 1.      Dress to Impress- Get on the crowds’ good side and show team unity with matching team shirts based around your name. A team with a “uniform” is more intimidating than a team without one. 2.      Stay on the Same Page- Team work is the most important factor in Battleship; one wrong move can end in disaster. Make sure all team members know their roles and stay out of each other’s way in battle.   3.      Paddle Power! – The best way to avoid defeat in Battleship is maneuvering, give a strong team member the paddle and remember to use it wisely to change directions, pickup speed, and avoid your opposition. 4.      Less May be More- When attacking another boat keep your timing and strength in mind. It may not always be the best strategy to fill your bucke