Full Description
The game with the funny name was created in the 1960's and is, today, the fastest growing sport in America. We take you through the hows of the game. In true Dummies fashion, the material is easy to understand and appropriate for newbies as well as advanced players. We cover it all from scoring, serving, dinking, places to play, and getting more involved in the community. No need to be intimidated — you've got Dummies on your side of the court to give you all the best tips and tricks from expert authors. If you're in a pickle because you don't know anything about this popular game, Pickleball For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know.
Inside:
Learn the rules and stroke fundamentals
Intro to the fun, social aspects of the game
Advanced strategies that will raise an experienced player to next level
Tips for tournament players and club organizers
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Starting Out: Let the Dinking Begin! 5
Chapter 1: Welcome to Your New Favorite Sport 7
Chapter 2: Playing by the Rules 15
Chapter 3: Shifting into Gear: Equipment and Apparel 37
Chapter 4: Heading to the Courts 61
Chapter 5: Transitioning from Other Sports: You Can Do This! 81
Part 2: Getting into the Swing of Things 97
Chapter 6: Building Solid FUNdamentals 99
Chapter 7: Starting the Point: The First Three Shots 119
Chapter 8: Dinking: The Game within a Game 141
Chapter 9: The Big Thrill: Volleys, Smashes, and Lobs 157
Chapter 10: Achy, Breaky: Preventing Injuries and Managing Physical Limitations 177
Part 3: Mastering Pickleball Strategy 191
Chapter 11: Playing Smarter: Basic Doubles Strategies 193
Chapter 12: Diving Deeper: Intermediate to Advanced Doubles Strategies 219
Chapter 13: Going Solo: Singles Strategy 245
Part 4: Improving and Competing: Living with Obsessive Pickleball Disorder (OPD) 257
Chapter 14: Leveling Up: Advanced Skills You'll Need 259
Chapter 15: Strengthening Your Mental Game: Use Your Noggin! 289
Chapter 16: Improving Your Game: DIY or with an Expert 309
Chapter 17: Playing Tournaments 329
Part 5: Enjoying the Wider World of Pickleball 353
Chapter 18: So Social: Jumping into the Pickleball Scene 355
Chapter 19: Becoming More Involved 373
Part 6: The Part of Tens 385
Chapter 20: Ten Pickleball Pet Peeves 387
Chapter 21: Ten Common Pickleball Mistakes and How to Fix Them 395
Glossary 403
Index 413
