Author Description

Imagine yourself living in a small town where pickleball is king, played by many in the community, enjoying time with family and friends. Have you ever wondered about the origin of pickleball, when, where, and how it got started, how it got its name, and why it is such a popular and fast-growing sport? This is a realistic fiction story about a sports-minded little town named Pickleball City, where pickleball is the most popular sport played year-round. Pickleball City has many well-maintained pickleball courts and a lively, very active pickleball association fully supported by its residents and the local part and recreation department. Learn the origin of pickleball, how it got its name, and why it is so popular and enjoyable for people of all ages. Included in this book are the founders of pickleball, its combination of three sports including table tennis, badminton, and tennis, court specifications and dimensions, types of paddles and pickleballs, and the many benefits of the game of pickleball including health, physical, competitive, family, social, and interactive.