Play pickleball : from the local court to the pro circuit, an insider's guide to everyone's favorite sport

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Play pickleball : from the local court to the pro circuit, an insider's guide to everyone's favorite sport

Sydney Steinaker ; illustrated by Lucía Gómez Alcaide

Rock Point, 2023

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Includes index

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Learn the ins and outs of the sport that is taking the world by storm in Play Pickleball, a handsomely designed guide for beginner to seasoned players. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to combine tennis and Ping-Pong with a dash of badminton, pickleball is for you! Whether you've been playing racquet sports for ages or have never so much as set foot on a court, as soon as you pick up a pickleball paddle, you're sure to be hooked! Pickleball insider Sydney Steinaker travels all over the country playing the sport, and in this guide, she'll take you on a journey through the pickle-dome, from the amateur scene and casual play, to leagues and pro-level tournaments. In Play Pickleball, you'll learn everything you need to get your game on or improve it, including: The different types of paddles and equipment The rules of play Pickle terminology and etiquette Game strategies and techniques Advice from some of the biggest pros on the scene And so much more! If you're ready to see what all the hype is about, this fun and informative pickleball guide is for you!

目次

Introduction THE RISE OF PICKLING The Pickleball Origin Story Pickleball for All Chapter 1 PICKLEBALL LINGO AND EQUIPMENT Pickle Prep Basic Terminology Choosing the Right Paddle Pickleballs Portable Nets Chapter 2 PICKLEBALL BASICS You Have to Learn Before You Can Lob The Court The Rules of Pickleball Format and Scoring Serving The Return The Third Shot Playing Out the Point Strokes and Shots Chapter 3 THE AMATEUR PICKLEBALL SCENE Grab a Game Wherever, Whenever Challenge Courts Determining Your Skill Level How to Improve Your Game Chapter 4 PICKLEBALL FASHION Who Says Sportswear Can't Be Stylish? Skirts Men's Picklewear The No-Go's Shoes Coordinating Team Outfits Chapter 5 SO, YOU DECIDED TO SIGN UP FOR A TOURNAMENT The Magical World of Tournaments Who Should Sign Up for a Tournament? Registration Selecting a Doubles Partner Tournament Formats Chapter 6 PREPARING FOR A TOURNAMENT Getting Serious Tip #1: Hydrate Tip #2: Get Your Sleep On Tip #3: Commit Carbicide Tip #4: Skip Leg Day Tip #5: A Tournament Isn't the Place for Shot Experimentation Tip #6: Practice, Practice, Practice Tip #7: Bring a Change of Clothes Chapter 7 NAVIGATING TOURNAMENT DAY The Day Has Finally Come Getting to the Venue and Parking Checking In Orientation Stretching Warming Up Choosing Serve, Side, or Defer Chapter 8 PLAYING A TOURNAMENT MATCH Serving and Receiving Calling an Out Calling a Time-Out What to Do When You Lose What to Do When You Win Chapter 9 MEDAL MATCHES The Format The Podium Paddle Posing Chapter 10 PICKLEBALL LEAGUES Competing in a League Finding a League Starting Your Own League Chapter 11 ADVICE FROM THE PROS Mary Brascia Cierra Gaytan-Leach Caden Nemoff Ryan Sherry Collin Johns Dekel Bar Matt Manasse Parris Todd AJ Koller Lacy Schneemann Resources Glossary Index Acknowledgments About the Author

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  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BC17249668
  • ISBN
    • 9781631069406
  • LCCN
    2022048985
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    New York
  • ページ数/冊数
    159 p.
  • 大きさ
    22 cm
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