About the Author
About Payton Bond
Author of Pickleball Strategy: A Guide to 3.5 and Beyond and creator of Pickleball35.
Payton Bond is the author of Pickleball Strategy: A Guide to 3.5 and Beyond and the creator of Pickleball35, a visual learning platform designed to help aspiring players reach and exceed the 3.5+ level through better strategy and decision-making.
His flagship book is one of the most comprehensive pickleball strategy books available, featuring more than 300 pages and over 100 strategy scenarios covering every phase of the game. He also developed the Pickleball Strategy – 3.5+ Player Guide mobile app, bringing the same strategy framework to life through animated court diagrams, interactive learning, and progress tracking.
Reviewed by The Kitchen
The Kitchen, a trusted online source for competitive pickleball instruction powered by Pickleball Central, reviewed Pickleball Strategy: A Guide to 3.5 and Beyond and wrote:
“The Kitchen Team has reviewed the book and it gets our stamp of approval as a clear and comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of the game. While designed for players with some experience, it offers value to players at all levels.”
Payton contributes regularly to The Kitchen (thekitchenpickle.com), where several of his articles on mindset and competitive play have been published. He is also an active contributor within several established pickleball communities, where his strategy and mindset-focused content has helped recreational players better understand positioning, shot selection, and match decision-making.
Whether learning through the interactive app or the comprehensive strategy book, Payton’s goal is simple:
Help players understand not just what to do, but why.
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