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Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. You were up 8-3. Then it was 8-8. What happened? It wasn't your paddle.One bad call. One easy shot missed. Suddenly, your hands are no longer doing what they have done a thousand times before. Why can one player reset immediately while another unravels? Why do some players know the right strategy yet abandon it under pressure? Why are certain partners welcomed onto every court? What is your PQ-7? PQ-7 stands for Pickleball Quotient, a seven-part framework for playing smarter, resetting faster, recovering wisely, and becoming a better partner. Created by professor and behavioral researcher Dr. Manjul Gupta, PQ-7 examines the complete recreational player through seven dimensions: - Heart IQ: How quickly you reset after a point that should not have gotten into your head- Drive IQ: What keeps you showing up when every excuse tells you to stay home- Game IQ: The gap between what you know and what you actually do when the ball is moving- Recovery IQ: Whether you listen to your body or override it because the group is waiting- Joy IQ: Whether you can still enjoy the game on a day when you are losing badly- Post-Game IQ: What you carry home and what you leave in the parking lot- Camaraderie IQ: Whether people can count on you for more than the score Together, these seven dimensions form your Pickleball Quotient. Through relatable stories drawn from recreational courts, you will recognize the strategist who knows the correct play until pressure takes over, the player who argues a line call and resets thirty seconds later, the friend who will do almost anything to keep the game going, and the partner whose presence makes everyone play better. Inside, you will discover how to: - Strengthen your mental game under pressure- Recover faster after mistakes and difficult points- Close the gap between knowing the right play and executing it- Recognize habits that help or quietly damage your performance- Protect your body without losing your commitment to the game- Understand how your energy affects your partner and group- Calculate your Session PQ-7 through a seven-question assessment- Identify the patterns shaping your experience over time This is not another technical manual filled with grips, drills, and diagrams. PQ-7 is the system behind the player. It helps you play smarter, become more resilient, make better decisions under pressure, care for your body, and become the partner others want on their court. One great session does not define you. One terrible session does not either. Your real PQ-7 is revealed through the patterns you build over time. The biggest opponent on the court was never across the net. You already know the score of your games. Now discover the score behind your game. What is your PQ-7? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Every Saturday morning, people wake up early, pack their bags, and drive to a pickleball court.Not because anyone is making them.Not because a trophy is waiting.Because somewhere along the way, the court became the most honest place in their week.PQ-7 introduces the Pickleball Quotient: a framework for understanding who you are becoming through sport, not just how well you are playing it.Seven dimensions.Seven characters you will recognize from your own court.Seven questions that will follow you home.Drive IQ. Heart IQ. Game IQ. Recovery IQ. Joy IQ. Post-Game IQ. Camaraderie IQ.You already know these people.You are already one of them.This is not really a book about pickleball. It is a book about who shows up when pressure, partners, competition, recovery, joy, and belonging reveal what is already there.For recreational athletes, parents of young athletes, and anyone striving to become a better version of themselves, PQ-7 explores identity, resilience, friendship, self-awareness, and the quiet ways we grow through community, competition, setbacks, and everyday moments.Whether you play pickleball, tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, or no sport at all, the lessons are the same.Any court will do. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…