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The Little Book of Pickleball: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Most Addictive Sport

by Laura Francis

A guide to pickleball’s rules, play, and court culture

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A guide to pickleball’s rules, play, and court culture

Laura Francis’s guide ranges from core skills and game vocabulary to the social dynamics around the court. Its coverage includes serving and other play fundamentals, a glossary of terms such as “dink” and “falafel,” and advice on getting along with partners and opponents. The book also takes up pickleball personalities, competitive tactics, injury avoidance, and post-match recovery. That mix makes the subject broader than technique alone: it treats pickleball as a sport with its own language, etiquette, and everyday rituals.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Newcomers seeking an introduction to pickleball basics and terminology
  • Experienced players interested in tactics and court etiquette
  • Pickleball fans looking for a guide that includes the sport’s social and humorous side

Themes

Pickleball skills and tacticsGame terminologySportsmanship and court relationshipsInjury avoidance and recovery

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Book overview

Unleash the champion within you and live your best pickleball life! This smart and entertaining guide to America's fastest growing sport is brimming with humor, fun, and a wealth of knowledge and tips, perfect for newcomers and experienced dinkers alike.

The perfect gift for the pickleballer in your life, this hilarious, fun, and fact-filled book shines a light on this highly addictive sport. The game itself is a delightful offspring of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, and it can be as easy or as hard as you want.

In this book, you'll learn how to serve, slam, and shuffle your way to glory (while dodging flying paddles), and unlock the mysteries of the game. From the fundamental basics, to pro-pickling domination, it includes:
  • A glossary of all the vital vernacular, from a "dink" to a "falafel"
  • How to maintain harmony with your partner and opponents
  • The many faces of pickleball: which pickleball personality are you?
  • The dark arts of pickling: don't just play better, play meaner!
  • How to avoid injury on the pickeball court
  • Solutions for the post-match hangover.
  • And so much more!
If you're ready to smash pickleballs and shatter your friends' expectations, grab this side-splitting guide and let the victories roll in.
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