WINNER National Indie Excellence Awards - 2020 Are you curious about how pickleball came to be or how the sport got such a funny name? Do you know what caused pickleball to become the fastest growing sport in America and what people and events helped spark this growth? Do you wonder how the rules were determined or why the court is the size it is? Be fascinated by the stories of founders Barney McCallum, Joel Pritchard and Bill Bell. History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun! has these answers and many more! Authors Jennifer (daughter/Pickleball Hall of Fame 2019 Inductee) and Beverly (mother/one of the first USAPA Ambassadors) have spent three years researching and gathering stories from pioneers of the sport, as well as pulling from their personal experiences to bring you a fascinating compilation of pickleball history. Chapter titles include: The Summer of 65; Playing on the Early Courts and Growth; Pickle-Ball, The Corporation; Pukaball – Early Years on Maui; Washington; Trade Shows; The Name (of course!); Paddles; Balls and Nets; Rules; Florida; U.S.A.P.A.; Arizona; Tournaments; Pickleball Around the World; Health Facts; and much more! USA Pickleball endorsement: "A book is as vital to our game as the paddle, ball, net , lines and third shot - Jennifer Lucore and Beverly Youngren have given us the story of our game's history." Enjoy.
History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun!
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Author: Lucore, Jennifer
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781732070509
Details:
Author: Lucore, Jennifer
Brand: Jennifer Lucore
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 191
Release Date: 15-03-2018
Part Number: 9781732070509
Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781732070509
