The Funny Guide to Pickleball: Excuses, Obsessions, and the Hilarious Truth About Pickleball Players

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Ricky Woods

The Funny Guide to Pickleball

Name: The Funny Guide to Pickleball
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ISBN: 9781918027099

Excuses, Obsessions, and the Hilarious Truth About Pickleball Players

Ricky Woods

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English

Bemberton
21 October 2025

Humour; Sports & outdoor recreation; Ball games; Racquet sports

Series: Funny Sports Gag Gifts

A Humorous Exploration of Pickleball's Most Devoted-and Unintentionally Devoted-Players

The Funny Guide to Pickleball follows the unexpected journey so many players experience: dismissing the game entirely, trying it once under social pressure, and then falling headfirst into an obsession they never saw coming. Blending comedy with sharp observation, this book examines the culture, habits, and unspoken rituals that surround one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

Rather than offering rules or technique, the book highlights the experiences and transformations that occur when pickleball becomes more than a casual pastime. From the reluctance of the first game to the pride of league play, it captures the emotional arc of a player discovering a new identity and community-sometimes enthusiastically, sometimes unwillingly.

Inside, readers will find:

- A humorous timeline detailing the progression from skeptic to fully committed player

- The relatable embarrassment and inner conflict of buying that first paddle

- A look at league-night competitiveness, court drama, and the unique social dynamics of recreational play

- Lighthearted reflections on common injuries, aches, and the surprising physical toll of the sport

- An honest portrayal of the rapid rise in confidence (and occasional overconfidence) as players begin rating themselves and chasing improvement

- Stories about fashion choices, gear accumulation, and the moments when pickleball enthusiasm spills into daily life

By: Ricky Woods
Imprint: Bemberton
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 190g
ISBN: 9781918027099
ISBN 10: 1918027099
Series: Funny Sports Gag Gifts
Pages: 92
Publication Date: 21 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ricky Woods is a lifelong sports addict with a realistic understanding of his own abilities: enthusiastic, committed, and absolutely not destined for greatness. Whether he's hacking his way around a golf course, tangling fishing lines, convincing himself cycling uphill builds ""character,"" or redefining what counts as ""running,"" Ricky brings the same energy: try hard, swear harder, and laugh hardest.Lover of sports, master of excuses, Ricky gives 100%... of what he's got left. When he's not out playing badly, he's watching the pros do it properly from the safety of his couch - loudly offering advice they definitely don't need. He calls it ""staying realistic.""Ricky has always believed in laughing at yourself first... mostly because everyone else will beat you to it.