Play Pickleball

From the Local Court to the Pro Circuit, An Insider's Guide to Everyone's Favorite Sport

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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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 sceneAnd so much more! If you’re ready to see what all the hype is about, this fun and informative pickleball guide is for you!

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Utgivningsdatum:2023-05-11
Mått:166 x 208 x 20 mm
Vikt:567 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:9781631069406

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Sydney Steinaker, author of Play Pickleball, has been playing pickleball since summer 2020 and has since become heavily involved in the sport in her quest to turn from beginner to pro. With no tennis or racquet sports background, she has had to learn the basics of pickleball from the ground up. In early 2021, she began traveling the United States for pickleball tournaments, clinics, and events. Because she travels so much for the sport, she has been exposed to amateur and professional pickleball culture in nearly every region of the United States. When she isn’t playing pickleball, she is making humorous niche content about pickleball on TikTok and Instagram (@sydneysteinaker). Even though her content is for a younger demographic to help spark interest in the sport, she has fans of all ages, from coast to coast, as well as internationally. She also hosts a pickleball-themed podcast called The Basic Dink, which outlines her journey as an amateur player trying to turn pro, along with quirky tournament stories. Brands she has worked with or has appeared in campaigns for include Fila, Asics, Athleta, Stance, Third Love, Splits59, Eleven by Venus Williams, Franklin Sports, Selkirk Sports, Pickleball Central, In Pickleball Magazine, Racquet Sports Inc., Luxe Pickleball, and many more.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction THE RISE OF PICKLINGThe Pickleball Origin StoryPickleball for AllChapter 1 PICKLEBALL LINGOAND EQUIPMENTPickle PrepBasic TerminologyChoosing the Right PaddlePickleballsPortable NetsChapter 2 PICKLEBALL BASICSYou Have to LearnBefore You Can LobThe CourtThe Rules of PickleballFormat and ScoringServingThe ReturnThe Third ShotPlaying Out the PointStrokes and ShotsChapter 3 THE AMATEURPICKLEBALL SCENEGrab a GameWherever, WheneverChallenge CourtsDetermining Your Skill LevelHow to Improve Your GameChapter 4 PICKLEBALL FASHIONWho Says SportswearCan’t Be Stylish?SkirtsMen’s PicklewearThe No-Go’sShoesCoordinating Team OutfitsChapter 5 SO, YOU DECIDED TO SIGNUP FOR A TOURNAMENTThe Magical Worldof TournamentsWho Should Sign Upfor a Tournament?RegistrationSelecting a Doubles PartnerTournament FormatsChapter 6 PREPARING FORA TOURNAMENTGetting SeriousTip #1: HydrateTip #2: Get Your Sleep OnTip #3: Commit CarbicideTip #4: Skip Leg DayTip #5: A TournamentIsn’t the Place forShot ExperimentationTip #6: Practice,Practice, PracticeTip #7: Bring a Changeof ClothesChapter 7 NAVIGATINGTOURNAMENT DAYThe Day Has Finally ComeGetting to the Venueand ParkingChecking InOrientationStretchingWarming UpChoosing Serve, Side, or DeferChapter 8 PLAYING ATOURNAMENT MATCHServing and ReceivingCalling an OutCalling a Time-OutWhat to Do When You LoseWhat to Do When You WinChapter 9 MEDAL MATCHESThe FormatThe PodiumPaddle PosingChapter 10 PICKLEBALL LEAGUESCompeting in a LeagueFinding a LeagueStarting Your Own LeagueChapter 11 ADVICE FROM THE PROSMary BrasciaCierra Gaytan-LeachCaden NemoffRyan SherryCollin JohnsDekel BarMatt ManasseParris ToddAJ KollerLacy SchneemannResourcesGlossaryIndexAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author