{"product_id":"the-pickleball-handbook-isbn-9780593839614","title":"The Pickleball Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eA hilarious illustrated guide to the pickleball lifestyle, including the needlessly complex rules, the fashions, etiquette, gear, injuries, post-game snacks, and much more, for players of all ages, skill levels, and fitness ability.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pickleball Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is your ultimate guide to surviving and thriving in the world’s fastest-growing obsession. Whether you’re a pickleball newbie who got ambushed by an overly enthusiastic friend or a seasoned player who has more than one custom game shirt, this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rules, which are both overly complicated and oddly arbitrary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential (and often unnecessary) gear you need to fit in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe many, many types of pickleball players, including the tournament junkie and the person who is mostly here for selfies and social hour (and all the ways these players will humble you along your pickleball journey).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe secret language of pickleball, from \"dink\" to \"Nasty Nelson.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to know when you’ve crossed over from casual player to full-blown addict (Hint: if you own a custom paddle, it's too late).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to understand the glorious absurdity of a sport that has somehow become the defining activity of a generation, then grab your paddle and let’s get started. (Maybe also grab a knee brace or two, just to be safe.) Packed with full-color illustrations and helpful infographics, this humorous handbook is a perfect gift for all the picklers in your life.\u003cb\u003eDawn Dais\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and designer who has made a career out of making fun of the \"newbie experience.\" Whether she’s tackling pregnancy, parenting, or running, Dawn has been there, stumbled through it, and somehow survived to tell the tale—usually with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Her previous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Sh!t No One Tells You\u003c\/i\u003e series and \u003ci\u003eThe Nonrunner’s Marathon Guide for Women\u003c\/i\u003e, topped bestseller lists and were featured by numerous TV and print media outlets. Dawn lives in Roseville, California, with her partner, their four kids, two dogs, three chickens (unfortunate quarantine decision), two cats, and the occasional mouse brought home by said cats.","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233728934117,"sku":"NP9780593839614","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593839614.jpg?v=1767740957","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-pickleball-handbook-isbn-9780593839614","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}