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Pickleball Riffs: By Pickleball Magazine Writer Rick Cipes

From the courts to the culture,Pickleball Riffsis the ultimate courtside companion for anyone obsessed with America’s fastest-growing sport. With wit, wisdom, and a heaping dose of heart, veteran sportswriter andPickleball Magazinewriter Rick Cipes serves up a spirited collection of essays, life lessons, and humorous tales and cartoons from the pickleball frontlines.Whether he's dishing on the power of a pump fake, learning mindfulness from a sarcastic AI or serving up tips from the desk of Vin Diesel, Cipes offers players of all levels an entertaining deep dive into the game behind the game. Part memoir, part motivational guide, and part cultural snapshot,Pickleball Riffsis a joyride through the sport's boom, its quirky characters, and the search for something bigger than winning: connection, growth, and joy.Like the best sports books, this one isn’t just about the sport — it’s about the people who play it and what the journey teaches them. If you’ve ever laughed on the court, thrown a tantrum mid-match, or just needed a good reminder to breathe between points, this book is your favorite new doubles partner, who may, or may not, take your precious forehand away from you!Read more

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