Pickleball: The Complete Guide: History, Rules, Strategies, and More!

by Brian Nichols

Discover the exhilarating world of pickleball with " The Complete Guide." Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced player looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive book is your ultimate resource for everything pickleball.

What's

History and Dive into the fascinating history of pickleball, from its humble beginnings in Bainbridge Island, Washington, to its rapid rise as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

Rules Made Master the essential rules and regulations of pickleball, including scoring, serving, the non-volley zone, and more, with clear explanations and helpful illustrations.

Strategies and Elevate your game with expert strategies and techniques. Learn how to dink like a pro, perfect your volleys, and outsmart your opponents on the court.

Skill-Building Sharpen your skills with a wide range of drills and exercises designed to improve your agility, reflexes, and overall performance.

Pickleball Gain insights from interviews with pickleball legends like Sarah Ansboury, Tyson McGuffin, and Simone Jardim, and discover the secrets to their success.

Tournaments and Explore the world of competitive pickleball, find out where to join tournaments, and learn about key organizations shaping the sport.

The Future of Get a glimpse of what's in store for the future of pickleball, including emerging trends and innovations.

Whether you're an aspiring pickleball champion, a fitness enthusiast looking for a fun new sport, or simply curious about the game that's taking the world by storm, " The Complete Guide" is your all-in-one playbook. It's time to step onto the court, embrace the pickleball community, and embark on an exciting journey into the world of this addictive and inclusive sport. Pick up your copy today and start mastering pickleball like a pro!

Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2023

About the author

Brian Christopher Nichols was born in Nashville, TN and was raised in a small town outside of the "Music City". He now lives near Cincinnati, OH with his wife, son, and three cats. Nichols enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and Alabama football.

Nichols is a McGraw-Hill author of the book, "Taking Charge With Value Investing: How to Choose the Best Investments According to Price, Performance, & Valuation to Build a Winning Portfolio (McGraw-Hill, 2013)" and "5 Simple Steps to Find the Next Top-Performing Stock: How to Identify Investments that Can Double Quickly for Personal Success (2014)".

Nichols began his career as an investor while still in high school. Over a course of many years his psychological approach combined with a common sense fundamental philosophy became famous to the three million people who have read his column on Seeking Alpha. Nichols is known as one of the industry's best at choosing stocks and at educating people in an easy-to-understand format.


Prior to his writing career, Brian worked for the Department of Corrections as a counselor to inmates serving long-term sentences for drug related offenses. Brian's experience and education in psychology give him a unique perspective into the stock market, and has allowed him to experience success and achieve wealth in a flat market.

Currently, Nichols is a columnist/analyst at The Motley Fool