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Pickleball For Dummies

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2022944050

ISBN: 978-1-119-89513-8 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-89514-5 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-89515-2 (ebk)

1. Chapter 3
2. Chapter 17

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 6
6. Chapter 7
7. Chapter 8
8. Chapter 9
9. Chapter 10
10. Chapter 11
11. Chapter 12
12. Chapter 14
13. Chapter 17
14. Chapter 18
15. Chapter 19

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If you are here for pickleball, be assured that just about anyone can play it, and we want you to enjoy this sport as much as we do. Pickleball is good for both your mind and body. Going beyond the studies showing that exercise improves physical and mental health, pickleball offers the added psychological benefit of being a highly social sport. If youre ready to make dozens of new friends, get in better shape, and challenge yourself with some casual (or serious) competition, youve come to the right sport and the right book to help you get the most out of it.

Pickleball is serious fun. People all over the world are discovering the joy of play again. Why should recess have to end just because youre an adult? Youve probably heard the buzz about celebrities getting hooked on the game and building pickleball courts in their backyards. Fortunately, you dont need to be a millionaire to go all-in on pickleball. Its an inexpensive and accessible sport. Pickleball is the peoples game!

This book is for beginners, intermediate players wanting to improve, and advanced players looking for new strategies to add to their toolbox. Pickleball For Dummies is one of the most comprehensive resources you can find about everything pickleball. As you play more and more, this book will serve as a guide to your ongoing development and improvement.

All you need to get started playing pickleball are a paddle, some balls, good shoes, and a court to play on. Although the game is easy to learn, its full of nuanced strategies to master if you want to advance to higher levels. In this book, we take you through every aspect of the game, with detailed explanations, diagrams, and photographs to help you understand the more complex points.

Pickleball For Dummies starts with an overview of the sport, the rules, various body mechanics involved, and how to think before you dink. We go on to explain all the different shots and strategies used in pickleball, as well as how to prevent possible injury. After youve mastered the fundamentals, this book can continue to serve as a helpful resource for advanced strategies in both doubles and singles. We also cover ways to boost your mental game, find the right coach or clinic, understand the world of tournament play, find ways to volunteer, and much more. At the end of the book, weve included a glossary of terms and expressions that youll read in this book and hear people using on the court (with our own spin on some of them, just for fun).

This book also covers etiquette on the court, where to find places to play, and ideas for organizing your own fun events. One of the best features of Pickleball For Dummies is that we address all skill levels, because this sport is played by kids and grandparents, professional athletes, and everyone in between. We're certain you'll discover something practical and invaluable in the following pages.