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"The fastest-growing sport in America is also the most fun, friendly, inclusive, and easy-to-learn pastime since... well, ever! Pickleball Is Life celebrates the weird and wonderful world of this runaway sensation, covering the sport's quirky origins, its modern-day cult following, and everything in between." -- From publisher's description.

Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced game that is gaining popularity around the world because it's easy to learn and can be played by all ages. This book describes everything from equipment to tournament strategy in straightforward, conversational language that will benefit novice and seasoned players alike. The Art of Pickleball shows how to perform basic and advanced strokes and provides excellent tips for doubles play, mental conditioning, gamesmanship,...

This title introduces young sports fans to pickleball, introducing the sport's history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Lulu Gardner only takes predictable shots. After faulting on tennis stardom at eighteen, Lulu, now a thirtysomething single parent, is in control of her game. But when an unanticipated blunder threatens her teaching job, Lulu's stable, well-planned-okay, boring-world spins out. And somehow, her godparents convince her to join them for a "de-stressing" destination pickleball vacation in Costa Rica. Maybe an all-inclusive picklecation is just the pick-me-up...

"Penny joins a pickleball league at school"-- Provided by publisher. When fifth grader Penny Lowry's school announces an upcoming charity pickleball tournament, she doesn't know what to think. On the one hand, all her friends are joining the team and she doesn't want to feel left out. But on the other hand, Penny's never been particularly athletic. What if it turns out she's terrible at pickleball? What if she lets her teammates down? Things get...

"Pickleball expert David Satka shows players of all levels how to improve their game through strategy, technique and mental toughness. You don't have to be a natural athlete to become a better player, you just need to learn the secrets of winning"-- Provided by publisher.

Everything you need to know to gain insight into advanced methods and strategies to play the best game of pickleball! This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques and strategies. Learn how to dominate the court and leave your opponents in awe! With this book as your guide, you'll have all the knowledge and tools you need to excel at pickleball. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced player...