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Padel Levels
We list below a categorization of the different levels of play from basic to professional level. We know that there are also many other levels of categorizations levels, but our intention is simply to give our customers a precise reference to be able to choose our best match and performance analysis service.
- Level 1: Never played on court.Because we have to start somewhere, the first levels are given to beginners who are interested in the rules but who are holding a racket for the first time in their life.
- Level 2: Initiation to Padel. Similar to Level 1 , the shots are hesitant and the exchanges are short. In full apprenticeship, players begin to learn the basics: forehands, backhands and service. This is the level where we remain shortest because the progression is fast.
- Level 3: Beginner. The fundamentals are there, the basic shots are more or less controlled. The lobs and the use of windows begin to appear in the game, the particularities of padel such as not lifting like in tennis and playing more special shots begin to be assimilated. The frequency of play for level 3 players is approximately 1 or 2 times a month.
- Level 4: Medium. The frequency of play increases: between 5 and 8 times a month. Levels 4-5 are the range that has the largest number of players, especially former tennis players who start padel. The basic shots are increasingly controlled and the shots used only on padel begin to be used. In attack, confirmed players move to the net after a lob and know how to finish points on the fly from a flat or a specific shot, with both forehand and backhand. On the defense side, the glass rebounds are assimilated and the few double-glass rebounds are returned. At 4-5 levels, some amateur tournaments can be achieved with good results.
- Level 5: Confirmed. Like level 4 but the frequency of play increases more: between 8 or more times a month. The level of play and results in tournaments are higher.
- Level 6: Advanced level. Smashes and finishes are assured and effective in the lift to disturb the opponent as much as possible. Points are also finished by taking the ball out of the court. But the biggest difference with the lower levels is the Ability to adapt to the opponent's game. Return to the feet, aib, cushioned, all these shots are mastered and begin to be used to destabilize the opponent according to his game and his physique.
- Level 7: Advanced Competitive level. Between 6 and 8 level. Those players participate in many regional and some national tournaments throughout the year.
- Level 8: Expert Competitive level. At level 8, all Padel shots are mastered, each shot is sent according to the opponent. In defense, double-glass rebounds are returned regularly and counterattacks often hit the bull's eye. Expert players participate in many top national approved tournaments throughout the year.
- Level 9: PRO Players. Top 150 in countries like Spain, Italy, Argentina, France, Portugal
- Level 10: TOP PRO Players. Top 200-250 in overall world FIP Padel Ranking
