Picklemania: The Silly Sport that Got Us All Obsessed

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Find out what all the pickleball fuss is about in this all-you-need-to-know book by the PPA Tour's lead reporter, Hannah Johns. . .

What in the world is pickleball Where did it come from And why is everyone and their neighbor talking about it

All the answers you seek can be found in Picklemania: The Silly Sport that Got Us All Obsessed. In this must-read, aficionado Hannah Johns is your guide to all things pickleball. Not only is Johns a lead reporter for the Professional Pickleball Association Tour, but the sister of pros Ben Johns (world #1) and Collin Johns (world top five)! This book will teach you everything you need to know about the sport with the peculiar plastic ball that has taken America by storm and captivated the masses and celebrity icons alike. From its historical origins and rules to the professional circuit and tour wars, Picklemania offers a behind-the-scenes look at the game through the eyes of one of pickleballs most familiar faces, and answers questions you may have about:

Kickstarting your pickleball journey

Choosing a paddle

Entering your first tournament

The merge of PPA and Major League Pickleball

Tour gossip and pro player personalities

Booking the perfect pickleball vacation, and much much more!

Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the ins-and-outs or a seasoned professional wanting to expand your knowledge, Picklemania has something for everyone. So what are you waiting for Give this little book a flip-through and see what all the pickleball buzz is about!

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Hannah found pickleball along with her brothers, Ben (World #1) and Collin Johns (World Top 5), back in 2016 and became the Professional Pickleball Associations (PPA) third employee in 2020. Hannah has hosted pickleball on the Big 5 TV networks as the PPAs broadcast reporter and has helped build the PPA at every levelfrom tournaments and pro player logistics to marketing, content, and more. Hannah is a FILA emcee and brand ambassador, a Pickleball Getaways instructor and coordinator, an official rookie for Leaf Trading Cards, a guest on multiple pickleball documentaries, and an avid 4.5 level pickleball player and enthusiast