Introduction to Padel
PADEL MATCH is pleased to introduce you to Padel, its genesis, its values and its rules
A RECENT HISTORY
Padel was born in Mexico in 1969.
A businessman from Acapulco, Enrique Corcuera, surrounds land with walls that he wants to preserve from the surrounding vegetation.
The back walls are 3 meters high and on the side 2 meters. In the middle there is a free space like on today's Padel courts.
THE BEGINNINGS
Enrique Corcuera invents a playing system similar to Platform Tennis but the rackets are without strings.
In 1974, a Spanish friend, Alfonso de Hohenlohe, discovered Corcuera's innovations.
He decides to import this sport to Spain. This is how the first Padel courts in Marbella will be born.
THE EXPANSION
In the middle of the 70s, Argentina was also conquered thanks to Julio Menditengui who established Padel in his country.
Padel is growing rapidly in the Spanish-speaking world.
In 1982 , Uruguay hosted the first international Padel competitions.
Today, Padel is also experiencing real success in Europe with more than 4 million players in Spain and more than 600,000 players in France and Sweden.
Padel is played in teams of 2: a bond is automatically created with your partner.
It is an entertaining and spectacular sport to play and watch.
THE VALUES OF PADEL
Playful
Convivial
Challenging
At Padel, we spend more time playing
(≈ 50 min/h of play) than picking up balls compared to tennis (≈ 15 min/h of play).
The exchanges are spectacular!
In addition, Padel is gentler on the joints than tennis or squash.
This intergenerational sport allows everyone to play and have fun!
From beginner level, players can make fun exchanges.
Players learn to play quickly and can therefore progress quickly.
THE RULES
GENERAL
The glass and wire fencing form the boundaries of the court.
Points are counted in the same way as in tennis.
The game is played in 2 winning sets and the serve is done with a diagonal spoon as in tennis.
THE SERVICE
When serving, the ball must bounce behind the baseline. At the time of the service hit, the ball must be below the server's waist level.
The service cannot be performed while walking, running or jumping.
If, before the 2nd bounce, the ball touches the fence, it is a foul. If the ball touches the net and bounces in the square without touching the fence on the 2nd bounce, it is let. The server therefore has 2 more attempts.
MATCHES
The ball must touch the ground once before any rebound on the walls (windows and fences) of the opposing field.
The ball can only be hit once with the racket.
It must be returned before the 2nd bounce on the ground.
After the first bounce, the receiver can use the glass wall to return the ball to the opposing team and not the fence.
A ball can be volleyed except on serve and return of serve.
LE SMASH
As long as the ball has not bounced a 2nd time into the opponent's half, and even if it leaves the playing area, it is playable.
You score the point if the ball bounces 1 time into the opponent's half, then against the glass and straight back into your half.