{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-pickleball-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-worlds-most-addictive-sport-hardcover","title":"The Little Book of Pickleball: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Most Addictive Sport - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Francis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnleash the champion within you and live your best pickleball life! This smart and entertaining guide to America's fastest growing sport is brimming with humor, fun, and a wealth of knowledge and tips, perfect for newcomers and experienced dinkers alike.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe perfect gift for the pickleballer in your life, this hilarious, fun, and fact-filled book shines a light on this highly addictive sport. The game itself is a delightful offspring of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, and it can be as easy or as hard as you want. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book, you'll learn how to serve, slam, and shuffle your way to glory (while dodging flying paddles), and unlock the mysteries of the game. From the fundamental basics, to pro-pickling domination, it includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A glossary of all the vital vernacular, from a \"dink\" to a \"falafel\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to maintain harmony with your partner and opponents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The many faces of pickleball: \u003ci\u003ewhich pickleball personality are you?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The dark arts of pickling: don't just play better, play meaner! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to avoid injury on the pickeball court \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solutions for the post-match hangover. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And so much more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e If you're ready to smash pickleballs and shatter your friends' expectations, grab this side-splitting guide and let the victories roll in.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Francis has worked in publishing for nearly 20 years, commissioning and writing books about many different subjects--a great advantage when it comes to trivia night. When she isn't writing, she enjoys growing far more zucchini than one family can eat and getting out in the countryside with her partner and their young son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979090460973,"sku":"9798881601881","price":18.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/oB5iyy1G2X9798881601881.webp?v=1775818922","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-pickleball-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-worlds-most-addictive-sport-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}