pdf Pickleball Basics: Fundamental Techniques and Rules for Confidence, Fitness and Social Play

Find out why over 36 million Americans are playing one of the most exciting, friendliest, and most accessible games for people of all ages—pickleball!

Are you intrigued by all the talk surrounding the sport of pickleball, so much so that you would love to try this sport out yourself?

Does the idea of a sport that anyone — regardless of their fitness level or age — can start playing from day one sound appealing?

Perhaps you’ve already started playing, and you’d love to hone your game by picking up a few advanced moves that will help you claim more victories on the court.

Many things keep people from playing or perfecting pickleball. Some think that players need to have spent time playing tennis or other racquet sports to excel at this fun family game.

In fact, pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, precisely because it can be enjoyed by anyone — even by those who have never held a racket in their hands!

The game also takes less time than tennis to perfect, because courts are much smaller, the ball is easier to control, and the techniques involved in playing well are so much simpler!

Whether your first game is fast approaching or you are getting ready for a more competitive match, this book will be your complete guide to excel at pickleball. It contains information on basic and more advanced techniques and ensures you remain focused and rise above every challenge you may encounter.

Within these pages, you will find:

• A fun foray into the history of pickleball—plus all the gear you need to start and a complete run-through of the rules of the game so you’re ready to set up your first match!
• How to hone your physical and mental readiness for the game with warm-up and cool-down stretches and drills, advice to get into top shape, psychological tips, and injury prevention advice
• The basic techniques in pickleball you'll want to master—from serving with style to mastering your return and perfecting your volley, pickleball dink, backhand, and footwork
• How to sharpen your advanced skills—tips for strategic serving, defensive plays, offensive strategies, and mastering the lob and smash
• Tips to overcome the biggest challenges you may encounter—including high-pressure situations, adverse weather conditions, and common rule misunderstandings
• Solo and partner drills to perfect your game, plus top apps and tools for improving your practice, tips for creating a personal schedule, and ideas for measuring your progress
• A foray into the social side of pickleball—make the most of it by finding and joining a dynamic club, hosting a pickleball event, and building your own community
• How to take your game to the next level—advanced competitive strategies, mental toughness tips, nutrition and fitness advice, and setting goals for your progress

And much more.

Even if it’s been a while since you played a sport, or you feel that balance and aim aren’t your best skills, don’t give up on pickleball before you try it.

This book will not only boost your confidence in your abilities but also introduce you to a thriving community that will motivate you to head to the court regularly for friendly games or competitions.