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The Pocket Pickleball

Series: Gemini Pockets
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It doesn't matter if you've yet to pick up a paddle—we bet you've heard of pickleball. The sport is everywhere, and not just because of its memorable name. People across the globe are taking up pickleball as their hobby of choice, and they're doing so in... Read More
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Everything you need to know about the racket sport craze sweeping the globe - from rules and strategy, to pro stats and celebrity picklers.

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It doesn't matter if you've yet to pick up a paddle—we bet you've heard of pickleball. The sport is everywhere, and not just because of its memorable name.

People across the globe are taking up pickleball as their hobby of choice, and they're doing so in droves. In the United States alone, millions of people play the sport. Other countries are following suit—from Samoa to the United Arab Emirates, from Cameroon to Colombia, and nearly everywhere else in between.

This little book—like your local pickleball league—has something for everyone. Newbies can learn the rules, intermediate players can pick up strategy, and pickleball pros can discover which celebrity picklers to look for at their next tournament. It's even got a pickle-tionary at the back so you won't miss a beat. So, read on—and then head to the court to put your pickleball prowess to the test.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802472851

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Adult Books Limited

Contributors:

  • General editor Gemini Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

From beautiful large-format volumes celebrating cultural icons and original graphic novels, to lifestyle and gift titles and books to soothe your soul, Gemini represents the very best in visual publishing. We believe that every moment with a Gemini book is time well spent.

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