An entertaining and comprehensive look at America's fastest growing
sport, Pickleball for All is the ultimate primer for any level of
player interested in the wacky history, unique rules, and exciting
future of pickleball.
Bainbridge Island, Washington State. On a sleepy summer vacation, three
dads with bored kids started a game with handmade equipment and rules
that were even more hastily constructed. Pickleball--an accessible and
engaging combination of sports like ping-pong and tennis--was born, and
a rich history began to take shape. Fifty years later, as the COVID-19
pandemic forced the world to quarantine and hunt for new activities,
Americans of all ages and athletic ability discovered pickleball,
turning to the rapidly growing phenomenon as a way to stay active, safe,
and entertained. With its unique rules, wacky terminology, and inclusive
gameplay, pickleball caught the attention of the likes of the
Kardashians, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and quickly
became the world's fastest growing sport with Olympic games
potential.Few have followed pickleball's ascent in American life as
closely as New York Times writer and pickleball enthusiast Rachel
Simon. Now Simon shares her fascination with the world in this lively,
energetic primer for anyone wondering what in the world a dink is or why
their neighbors have had a net up in their driveway since May 2020. From
the history of the game to the basic rules (hint: you do not want to be
caught in the "kitchen" during a volley), Simon offers a complete
overview for casual and expert players alike. With easy-to-follow steps
and expert advice, readers will learn everything they need to know,
including information like:
In addition, Simon weaves in inspiring stories from the world's top
players during their most exciting pickleball moments. An immersive look
at a global phenomenon that's only gaining momentum, Pickleball for
All paints a vivid portrait of a new American pastime.
