The Pro Sports Guidebook to Pickleball (Paperback or Softback)

The Pro Sports Guidebook to Pickleball is a practical guide to the rules, skills, careers and business of one of the world's fastest-growing paddle sports.

Written for schools, libraries, young athletes, parents, beginners, coaches, clubs and career-minded readers, this book explains pickleball as both a playable sport and a growing professional ecosystem. It covers the court, net, kitchen, serving, scoring, singles, doubles, mixed doubles, wheelchair pickleball, equipment, tactics and key shots, including dinks, third-shot drops, drives, resets, volleys, Ernes and around-the-post shots.

The guide then moves beyond basic play to explore the wider working world of the sport. Readers are introduced to player pathways, coaching, refereeing, tournament support, club management, venue programming, events, media, content creation, sponsorship, equipment, and the way money moves through pickleball.

Designed as an accessible but detailed reference, this title is suitable for educational, public library, school sport, youth development, community sport and career guidance collections. It is intended for readers who want to understand how pickleball is played, how it is organised, and where future opportunities may exist in this rapidly expanding paddle sport.