On the Ball By Alf Alderson

Whether you're a football fan, a pickleball pro, a tennis aficionado, or a cricket enthusiast, this book is your ticket to the most surprising side of ball sports. On the Ball by Alf Alderson packs in over 200 sports facts guaranteed to win arguments, spark conversations, and make you the star of any trivia night.

Did you know...

• A standard basketball has about 4,118 "pebbles" on its outer surface?
• All Major League Baseball umpires must wear black underwear in case their pants split?
• The longest ever pickleball rally consisted of 10,532 consecutive shots and lasted over 2 hours?

Hooked already? This sports miscellany delivers obscure, unbelievable, intriguing, and entertaining facts about some of the world's most popular ball sports. Explore more than 200 fascinating nuggets covering the sports, the balls, the players, the history, and much more.

Discover why the number of dimples on a golf ball can make you a better player, find out the fastest recorded serve in a tennis match, and learn who the world's highest-earning ball player is.

Perfect for sports trivia fans, curious readers, and anyone looking for a great sports gift, On the Ball is a must-have addition to your bookshelf.