| Description |
xiii, 426 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
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"Learning made easy" -- Cover. |
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"Discover the fastest-growing sport in America. Learn to server, drop, drive, and dink with winning results. Join the super-fun and social game anyone can play"--Cover. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Part 1: Starting out: let the dinking begin! Welcome to your new favorite sport ; Playing by the rules ; Shifting into gear: equipment and apparel ; Heading to the courts ; Transitioning from other sports: you can do this! -- Part 2: Getting into the swing of things. Building solid FUNdamentals ; Starting the point: the first three shots ; Dinking: the game within a game ; The big thrill: volleys, smashes, and lobs ; Achy, breaky: preventing injuries and managing physical limitations -- Part 3: Mastering pickleball strategy. Playing smarter: basic doubles strategies ; Diving deeper: intermediate to advanced doubles strategies ; Going solo: singles strategy -- Part 4: Improving and competing: living with obsessive pickleball disorder (OPD). Leveling up: advanced skills you'll need ; Strengthening your mental game: use your noggin! ; Improving your game: DIY or with an expert ; Playing tournaments -- Part 5: Enjoying the wider world of pickleball. So social: jumping into the pickleball scene ; Becoming more involved -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten pickleball pet peeves ; Ten common pickleball mistakes and how to fix them. |
| Summary |
"The game with the funny name was created in the 1960s 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; introduction to the fun, social aspects of the game; advanced strategies that will raise an experienced player to next level; and tips for tournament players and club organizers." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Pickleball (Game) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Racket games -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Pickleball (Game) (OCoLC)fst01746527
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Racket games. (OCoLC)fst01086675
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Steel, Reine, author.
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Landau, Diana (Pickleball), author.
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Landau, Carl, 1956- author.
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| Added Title |
Pickleball for dummies |
| ISBN |
9781119895138 (paperback) |
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1119895138 (paperback) |
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