# Introduction

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## Learning Pickleball

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### Introduction

**Pickleball** is an emerging sport combining features from tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It's easy to start, moderate in intensity, and highly entertaining. This book systematically introduces techniques from beginner to advanced levels to help you enjoy the sport safely.

> This book is available as a [PDF Document](https://github.com/yeasy/learning_pickleball/releases/latest).

### How to Read

#### Online Reading

* [**GitBook (Recommended)**](https://yeasy.gitbook.io/learning_pickleball/)
* [GitHub](https://github.com/yeasy/learning_pickleball/blob/main/en/SUMMARY.md)

### Download PDF

PDF version is available for offline reading at [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/yeasy/learning_pickleball/releases/latest).

For the auto-updated preview built from the default branch, download [learning\_pickleball-en.pdf](https://github.com/yeasy/learning_pickleball/releases/download/preview-pdf/learning_pickleball-en.pdf). This file is overwritten as the mainline changes and is not a formal release artifact.

#### Local Build

Use [mdPress](https://github.com/yeasy/mdpress) to build locally:

```bash
brew tap yeasy/tap && brew install mdpress
mdpress serve en/
```

Then visit: <http://localhost:4000>.

### Contents

This book covers systematic training for pickleball:

* **Basics**: Hold Paddle, Serve, Dinking, Dropping, Driving, Volleying, Lobbing.
* **Advanced**: Spin, Net Battle, ATP, Erne.
* **Strategy**: Singles and Doubles strategies.
* **Resources**: [Key Tips](https://yeasy.gitbook.io/learning_pickleball/learning_pickleball_en/18_key_tips) & [FAQ](https://yeasy.gitbook.io/learning_pickleball/learning_pickleball_en/19_faq).

*Note: For official rules, please refer to* [*USA Pickleball Rules*](https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/)*.*

### License & Authorization

This book is authorized for educational use by [numerous clubs and schools](https://github.com/yeasy/learning_pickleball/wiki/). **Commercial use is prohibited without authorization.**

### Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to contribute.