"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of tennis. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.

Pickleball is a fun sport with a funny name. A U.S. Congressman invented the game one summer along with two of his friends in the 1960s. The sport combines parts of other games such as badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Today, kids often play pickleball at summer camps. The USA Pickleball Association helps teach people about the sport both in the United States and beyond its borders.

Reference book listing all of the racket sports played around the world. Providing descriptive summary information on every racket or paddle sport ever played, including a short video of the more obscure sports. Each section describes the origin, basic rules, playing field, as well as similarities and differences with other racket sports.

Originally published in 1930, this book was written by George Thomas, the 'All-England Singles' Champion of that time, and the man whom the famous 'Thomas Cup' is dedicated to, which is still played for yearly today. A fascinating look at the sport of badminton at that time, and accompanied with advice that is still useful and practical today, this book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the sport.

Easy-to-follow diagrams show beginners how to set up a court, hold a racket, and hit the shuttle correctly. Advice on technique, strategy, and training.

Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of ones game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and independent practice, readers will learn how to improve their serving, returning, groundstrokes, lobs, drop shots, approach shots, overheads, volleys, and much more. The singular, authoritative source for skill-enhancing...

A star tennis player and advocate, Arthur Ashe was a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

This enlightening book compares the lives and careers of four great women's tennis players: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and Martina Navratilova. Each of these women is a legend, but which of these on-court superstars is the GOAT, or the greatest of all time? Using basic math and analytical principles, readers will learn to sort out what makes each of these four great champions unique and to draw conclusions about their relative...

Are you ready to join the Pickleball craze, the wildly addictive racket (or paddle) sport that is taking over the USA and the world? Author Karen Strine, a confessed Pickleball junkie, invites you to explore the history of the sport and its hilarious effects on players' lives. You'll discover how Pickleball was born out of a rainy-day boredom and how it can turn mild-mannered people into fierce competitors, with sometimes comical results. Whether...