| Description |
xvii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"Pickleball legend Coach Mo has finally put all of his years of accumulated knowledge into this complete pickleball guide. This comprehensive book is the "complete Coach Mo resource," capturing all of his knowledge on techniques and strategy. This book is fully suitable for the complete newcomer to the game but it goes on to explain how to play at the most advanced tournament level. This book is unique in its detailed explanation of stroke techniques using photographs and diagrams. There is no other pickleball book on the market that goes as deeply into the technical details of the game as this guide. Perhaps no other person in the world of pickleball has trained and coached more players than Coach Mo. Coach Mo is a natural teacher and "simplifier" with the special ability to explain complex concepts so than anyone can understand them. Teaching with homespun anecdotes, imagery, and humor, he can present advanced concepts while still being charismatic and entertaining. Even if you are a complete newcomer to the game, this is the book you need. It begins with an introduction to the game and its history. Next, the book goes on to explain the basic rules of the game and how to keep score. Starting with the serve, the book explains how to play the game shot by shot. However, this book does not stop with beginner/intermediate information. This book explains how to progress to the most advanced level of national tournament play. Along with teaching and coaching beginners, Coach Mo has developed and coached many top competitors, including national champions. This book focuses on pickleball fundamentals and basic strategy. Specifically it focuses on shot techniques, player movement, player positioning, and how to play smart, high percentage pickleball. Shot technique is an often overlooked but critical key to success. Without good technique, you can make good shots sometimes, but you can't make good shots reliably. Are you ready to learn? If so, let this book transform your game." -- Back cover. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- Introduction -- The history and basic rules of pickleball -- The grip -- The serve -- Stroke basics -- Footwork skills and movement basics -- Common court terms and targets -- Ready position and the Split Step -- Develop a way to practice -- Strategy basics -- Ball spin basics -- Ground strokes and the return of serve -- Movement, positioning, and technique summary -- The critical third shot -- Third shot defensive strategies and the fourth shot -- Mid-court techniques and strategies -- Summary of the first four shots of the game -- Dinking techniques and strategies -- Volley techniques -- The Overhead Smash -- The Lob -- The Drop Volley (The Drop Shot) -- Miscellaneous strategy tips -- Special situation shots -- Assessment and metrics -- Preparing for the big tournament -- The collected wisdom of Coach Mo and final book summary -- Glossary and definitions. |
| Subject |
Pickleball (Game)
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Pickleball (Game) (OCoLC)fst01746527
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| Added Author |
Baker, Joe (Pickleball player), author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjqqhtYbJxYy4jqTfh6BT3
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| ISBN |
9781723993084 (paperback) |
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1723993085 (paperback) |
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