A practical 40-page beginner guide to padel and pickleball. Learn serving, scoring, the padel walls and pickleball kitchen; understand racket and paddle differences; choose shoes and comfortable clothing; and compare both sports before buying kit. Includes court diagrams, flexible practice plans, printable courtside reminders and buying/cost worksheets. One downloadable PDF, edition 1.2. Rules checked 13 September 2026 against FIP and USA Pickleball sources. Worksheets are printable, not fillable forms. Equipment guidance explains broad differences; products were not physically tested.