SKU: 140100032
Pickleball Fundamentals Book by USAPA

As the first book written and endorsed by the USA Pickleball Association, Pickleball Fundamentals will teach you the basics of the sport so you can join the fun right away. Learn proper execution of the sports essential skills and tactics, along with all the shots - groundstroke, serve and return, volley, dink, lob, overhead smash, and drop.

More than 40 drills and gamelike activities will speed your learning. You will also find competitive tactics for various scenarios and strategies for both singles and doubles play.

Pickleball Fundamentals - the best way to master the basics and compete with confidence.

"By combining key elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball has become one of the fastest growing sports around. Pickleball Fundamentals is the one book that will help you serve, volley, dink, lob, and smash your way through a successful game."

Justin Maloof, Executive Director - USA Pickleball Association

Contents

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Warming Up and Stretching
• Chapter 2 Ready Position, Grips, and Ball Control
• Chapter 3 Forehand and Backhand Groundstrokes
• Chapter 4 Serve and Return of Serve
• Chapter 5 Volley
• Chapter 6 Dink
• Chapter 7 Overhead Smash
• Chapter 8 Lob
• Chapter 9 Drop Shot
• Chapter 10 Shot Selection and the Mental Game
• Chapter 11 Strategies for Doubles and Singles

About the Author

The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) originated in the mid-1980s and became the official governing body of pickleball in 2005. Its mission is to promote the growth and development of pickleball throughout the world. This organization provides players with official rules, sanctioned tournaments, rankings, promotional materials, and training. The number of dedicated pickleball courts in the United States is increasing 50 percent each year. For more information regarding pickleball and the USAPA