Play Pickleball: From the Local Court to the Pro Circuit, An Insider's Guide to Everyone's Favorite Sport...

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Sydney Steinaker

Play Pickleball

From the Local Court to the Pro Circuit, An Insider's Guide to Everyone's Favorite Sport

Sydney Steinaker

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Quarto Books
18 April 2023

Exercise & workout books; Sports & outdoor recreation; Sports teams & clubs; Racquet sports

Play Pickleball shares the ins and outs of the game in a well-designed, fun, gifty book for beginner to seasoned players.

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to combine tennis and Ping-Pong with a dash of badminton, pickleball is for you! Whether you've been playing racquet sports for ages or have never so much as set foot on a court, as soon as you pick up a pickleball paddle, you're sure to be hooked! Pickleball insider Sydney Steinaker travels all over the country playing the sport, and in this guide, she'll take you on a journey through the pickle-dome, from the amateur scene and casual play to leagues and pro-level tournaments. In Play Pickleball, you'll learn everything you need to get your game on or improve it, including: The different types of paddles and equipment The rules of play Pickle terminology and etiquette Game strategies and techniques Advice from some of the biggest pros on the scene And so much more! If you're ready to see what all the hype is about, this fun and informative pickleball guide is for you!

By: Sydney Steinaker
Imprint: Quarto Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 166mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781631069406
ISBN 10: 1631069403
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 18 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction THE RISE OF PICKLING The Pickleball Origin Story Pickleball for All Chapter 1 PICKLEBALL LINGO AND EQUIPMENT Pickle Prep Basic Terminology Choosing the Right Paddle Pickleballs Portable Nets Chapter 2 PICKLEBALL BASICS You Have to Learn Before You Can Lob The Court The Rules of Pickleball Format and Scoring Serving The Return The Third Shot Playing Out the Point Strokes and Shots Chapter 3 THE AMATEUR PICKLEBALL SCENE Grab a Game Wherever, Whenever Challenge Courts Determining Your Skill Level How to Improve Your Game Chapter 4 PICKLEBALL FASHION Who Says Sportswear Can’t Be Stylish? Skirts Men’s Picklewear The No-Go’s Shoes Coordinating Team Outfits Chapter 5 SO, YOU DECIDED TO SIGN UP FOR A TOURNAMENT The Magical World of Tournaments Who Should Sign Up for a Tournament? Registration Selecting a Doubles Partner Tournament Formats Chapter 6 PREPARING FOR A TOURNAMENT Getting Serious Tip #1: Hydrate Tip #2: Get Your Sleep On Tip #3: Commit Carbicide Tip #4: Skip Leg Day Tip #5: A Tournament Isn’t the Place for Shot Experimentation Tip #6: Practice, Practice, Practice Tip #7: Bring a Change of Clothes Chapter 7 NAVIGATING TOURNAMENT DAY The Day Has Finally Come Getting to the Venue and Parking Checking In Orientation Stretching Warming Up Choosing Serve, Side, or Defer Chapter 8 PLAYING A TOURNAMENT MATCH Serving and Receiving Calling an Out Calling a Time-Out What to Do When You Lose What to Do When You Win Chapter 9 MEDAL MATCHES The Format The Podium Paddle Posing Chapter 10 PICKLEBALL LEAGUES Competing in a League Finding a League Starting Your Own League Chapter 11 ADVICE FROM THE PROS Mary Brascia Cierra Gaytan-Leach Caden Nemoff Ryan Sherry Collin Johns Dekel Bar Matt Manasse Parris Todd AJ Koller Lacy Schneemann Resources Glossary Index Acknowledgments About the Author

Sydney Steinaker has been playing pickleball since summer 2020 and has since become heavily involved in the sport in her quest to turn pro. In 2021, she traveled the United States with her boyfriend on the PPA (Pro Pickleball Association) Tour. Her boyfriend, Collin Johns, and his brother, Ben Johns, are the #1 men's doubles team in the world. Ben is the #1 player in the world in men's singles and mixed doubles, and Collin is #3 in men's singles. Because she travels so much for the sport, she has been exposed to pickleball culture in nearly every region of the United States. When she isn't playing pickleball, she is making humorous niche content about pickleball on Tiktok and Instagram (@sydneysteinaker). Even though her content is for a younger demographic to help spark interest in the sport, she has fans of all ages, from coast to coast as well as internationally. She also hosts a pickleball podcast called The Basic Dink, which outlines her journey as an amateur player trying to turn pro.