RALLY READY — FIRST-GAME CHECKLIST [ ] Confirm venue, time, cost and beginner suitability. [ ] Arrange a paddle and appropriate balls. [ ] Pack court shoes, water and weather essentials. [ ] Ask about rotation and scoring format. [ ] Read kitchen and two-bounce basics at usapickleball.org/rules/. [ ] Choose one goal and record one takeaway. Original checklist. Educational preview, October 29, 2026.