Pickleball fundamentals
Pickleball Fundamentals is the first book written and endorsed by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Readers of Pickleball Fundamentals will find the detailed descriptions and clear photos helpful as they quickly learn to master the sport's essential techniques: the serve and return, the vo...
| Main Author: | Littlewood, Mary L. (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Champaign, IL :
Human Kinetics,
[2015]
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| Summary: |
Pickleball Fundamentals is the first book written and endorsed by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Readers of Pickleball Fundamentals will find the detailed descriptions and clear photos helpful as they quickly learn to master the sport's essential techniques: the serve and return, the volley, the dink shot, the overhead smash, the lob, and the drop shot. Drills and game-like activities will speed the learning process while improving performance. There are also chapters on competitive tactics and strategies for doubles or singles play. |
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| Item Description: |
"USA Pickleball Association." |
| Physical Description: |
xv, 159 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781492504139 1492504130 |
| Author Notes: |
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. Mary Littlewood taught physical education and coached various sports at the university level. She was head softball coach and head volleyball coach of the NCAA Division I program at Arizona State University. After retirement, Littlewood discovered pickleball. She began competing in the Arizona Senior Olympics, Huntsman World Senior Games, and other tournaments, earning several gold, silver, and bronze medals. This success merged with Littlewood's enthusiasm for the game and education, leading her to teach pickleball in clinics all over Arizona. She wrote The History of Women's Fastpitch Softball: The Path to the Gold , published by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. She also is the author of Teaching for Success in Pickleball, Drilling for Success in Pickleball , and Pickleball: A Guide for Teaching . She published From Rags to Riches , a memoir of her experiences at ASU from the pre- to post-Title IX years. Littlewood currently writes a Coaching Tips column for her pickleball club website. |