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  PICKLEBALL FOR BEGINNERS - A...

  Ethan Johnson

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  Pickleball's popularity expanded over the years, and the game eventually made its way to other regions of the country. In 1976, the first pickleball tournament was played, and in 1984, the United States of America Pickleball Association was established. Pickleball is a popular sport that is practiced not only in the United States but also in the majority of other countries across the world. 
  You will require a few essential pieces of gear in order to play pickleball. The pickleball paddle, which has a form comparable to that of a table tennis paddle but is somewhat larger, is the most essential component of the game. The paddle is constructed out of a number of materials, the most notable of which are graphite, composite materials, and wood. 
  Pickleball is played with a ball that is comparable in size to a wiffle ball but has holes that are much smaller. Because it is not too heavy and can be hit with relative ease, the ball is ideal for players who are just starting out. Pickleball is played on a court that is of a rectangular shape and has a net in the middle to create two halves. The dimensions of the court for doubles play are 20 feet wide by 44 feet long, and the dimensions for singles play are 20 feet wide by 22 feet long. 
  The rules of pickleball are not too complicated and can be grasped with little effort. The first step of the game is the serve, which must be executed underhand and in a direction that is diagonal across the court. The team that is receiving the serve must wait for the ball to bounce before returning it, and the serve must land within the service court of the opposing team. 

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  Touch All the Lines - Lessons In...

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  Touch All the Lines offers an intimate look into the life of former BYU Men's Basketball Coach, Steve Cleveland. Far more than a mere sports biography, this book chronicles Cleveland's journey as a coach, a father, and a man of faith. Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, readers are invited to consider the principles that guided him on and off the court. 
  The title, taken from a powerful lesson learned during a challenging time at Fresno State, serves as a metaphor for the pillars of a strong character. Each chapter explores one of these "lines," including: Faith, Patience, Integrity, Prayer, Hope, Grace, Service, Love and Passion. 
  The book reveals the man behind the public persona, sharing stories and personal photos that illustrate his experiences coaching young athletes, leading church missionaries, and building a life with his wife Kip and their children. 
  Ultimately, Touch All the Lines provides readers with a unique and motivating perspective on the lessons learned through a lifetime of coaching, serving, and loving. It's a testament to the power of living a principled life and provides a clear and inspiring guide for those seeking to build a strong foundation of their own.

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  Perform Under Pressure: The...

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  *Radically change the way you think about pressure* 
   
  'Whatever it is you want to improve in your own life, this book will help you do it.' 
  RICHIE McCAW, former All Blacks captain 
    
  'A revelation' 
  MEG MASON 
   
  Perform Under Pressure will help you not only survive but thrive in situations that up until now have been holding you back. Targeting the moments when you are most stressed and uncomfortable, Dr Ceri Evans' red-blue mind model converts his clinical insights into a simple approach that will help you gain emotional control when you need it most. 
  If you want to be better at what you do, pressure is unavoidable. This book will help you feel comfortable being uncomfortable, overcome mental obstacles and unlock your true potential. 
  'We all feel pressure. Ceri just makes it easy to understand so you can deal with it.' 
  STEVE HANSEN, All Blacks coach 
  'Performing under pressure is the platform for a successful career. Ceri helped me clear my mind, focus on decisive matters and strengthen my vision for the team.' 
  ARSENE WENGER, manager, Arsenal FC, 1996-2018 
  'No book has done more for my professional life and personal wellbeing than Perform Under Pressure. It's so much more than self-help or sports psychology. No matter your field, it will change the way you think about what you do, why you do it, and how you practise, day to day. I've given it to every writer, artist and creative I know. Everyone in the arts should read it.' 
  MEG MASON, author and journalist 
  'Working with Ceri has helped us shape our ethos, strengthen the resilience of our internal culture and unlock greater performance from the team.' 
  TOTO WOLFF, Team Principal and CEO, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Petronas Motorsport

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  Sisterhood in Sports - How...

  Joan Steidinger

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  Sisterhood in Sports: How Female Athletes Collaborate and Compete tells the stories of all kinds of female athletes in a variety of sports. Their natural tendency to use talking as a primary form of communication is essential to their experiences and successes in sports. Women and girls tend to have BFFs, collaborate during periods of stress, express empathy for one another, worry about themselves and others, and desire to have fun in sports, which makes their experiences of sports and competition different from their male counterparts. Female strengths are grounded in both mind and body, and they take these strengths onto the court, field, and track.   There are now dozens of studies showing how the female brain and hormones operate quite differently than those of men. This book reveals the ways in which these differences confirm that intense emotions about relationships are part of the sporting life for female competitors. Joan Steidinger uses real stories to show that women and girls compete at very high

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  Kings for a Day - The Story of...

  Niall McCoy

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  22 September, 2002 is a date engrained in the mind of every Armagh fan. At Croke Park for the first time ever, the Sam Maguire was lifted in front of a sea of orange and white and the celebrations continued for months. Twenty years on, the story of that famous day is revisited and examined and the reasons for their ascent are detailed by those at the heart of the journey. Orchard stars, fans and opponents all contribute to paint a vivid picture of the day that Armagh were Kings for a Day.
  Kings for a Day is a book to celebrate that success but also to give readers a new and exciting insight on what exactly happened inside the tight-knit dressing room that took Armagh from also-rans to All-Ireland champions.
   

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  A Rare Recording of the 1965...

  Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston

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  This is the audio recording of the "Phantom Punch" title fight--the second championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston--held on May 25, 1965, at St. Dominic’s Hall in Lewiston, Maine. It also includes a follow-up analysis by boxing experts. This rematch is infamous for the controversial "phantom punch" that led to Liston's quick defeat in the first round. Ali knocked Liston down, but the punch was not clearly seen by many observers, leading to speculation about a fix. The fight was marred by confusion, as the referee failed to administer a proper count, and the atmosphere surrounding the event was tense, contributing to its notoriety.

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