{"product_id":"pickleball-for-dummies-isbn-9781119895138","title":"Pickleball For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe game with the funny name was created in the 1960's 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, \u003ci\u003ePickleball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you everything you need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the rules and stroke fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntro to the fun, social aspects of the game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced strategies that will raise an experienced player to next level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for tournament players and club organizers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Starting Out: Let the Dinking Begin!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Welcome to Your New Favorite Sport 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Playing by the Rules 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Shifting into Gear: Equipment and Apparel 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Heading to the Courts 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Transitioning from Other Sports: You Can Do This! 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting into the Swing of Things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Building Solid FUNdamentals 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Starting the Point: The First Three Shots 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Dinking: The Game within a Game 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The Big Thrill: Volleys, Smashes, and Lobs 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Achy, Breaky: Preventing Injuries and Managing Physical Limitations 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Mastering Pickleball Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Playing Smarter: Basic Doubles Strategies 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Diving Deeper: Intermediate to Advanced Doubles Strategies 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Going Solo: Singles Strategy 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Improving and Competing: Living with Obsessive Pickleball Disorder (OPD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Leveling Up: Advanced Skills You’ll Need 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Strengthening Your Mental Game: Use Your Noggin! 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Improving Your Game: DIY or with an Expert 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Playing Tournaments 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Enjoying the Wider World of Pickleball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: So Social: Jumping into the Pickleball Scene 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Becoming More Involved 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Pickleball Pet Peeves 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Common Pickleball Mistakes and How to Fix Them 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 413\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMo Nard and Reine Steel\u003c\/b\u003e are certified pickleball teaching pros and founders of Positive Dinking pickleball instruction. 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