Pickleball For Dummies introduces readers to the history of pickleball and takes them through the hows, whys, and huhs of the game. In true Dummies fashion, the material is easy to understand and appropriate for any skill level. While pickleball is fun and easier than tennis, there’s still a level of strategy involved to ensure your shots hit their mark to beat your opponent. But don’t 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:
- Easy-to-follow rules and how to play
- Tips and tricks
- Understanding a strategy
- Playing in a league
Mo Nard and Reine Steel are certified pickleball teaching pros and founders of Positive Dinking pickleball instruction. Reine also created the PlayTime Scheduler website, used by 100,000+ pickleball players. Diana Landau and Carl Landau founded Pickleball Media. Carl hosts the popular podcast I Used to be Somebody.
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
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