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Padel Tennis - All rules explained in an understandable way

What exactly is padel tennis?

Discover the new trend sport Padel Tennis, an exciting combination of tennis and squash. Originally developed in Mexico, Padel Tennis has now become a global phenomenon and is thrilling the sports world. But what about serving, gameplay and scoring on the padel court?

Learn from Sport Bittl everything about the rules and differences to tennis, including valuable tips for your first padel tennis match.

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How and where to play padel tennis?

Padel tennis is usually played in doubles, which means that a team consists of two players.

The padel court is a rectangular court with glass or grid walls that is smaller than a tennis court and typically measures 20 x 10 meters.

The walls of the court are not only used to keep the game in play, but can also be used actively, similar to squash in other words.

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Rules when serving in padel tennis:

In padel tennis, certain rules apply to the serve:

Servingposition: the serve is made from one of the two service fields behind the baseline

Direction of serve: The ball must be played diagonally across the net into the opponent's service area.

Serveheight: The ball must be hit below the hip, similar to tennis.

Service fault: The server has only one attempt to execute the serve correctly. An error leads to a loss of points

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Is padel tennis harder to play than tennis?

The difficulty of playing padel tennis compared to tennis can be subjective and depend on various factors.

Some players find padel tennis easier, while others prefer tennis. Ultimately, it depends on your personal preferences and abilities.

It can be helpful to simply try both sports to see which one suits you better and is more fun.

You should consider the following aspects:

What shoes do I need for padel tennis?

It is advisable to choose shoes specifically for padel tennis or tennis, as they are designed for the specific requirements of the sport.

These will provide your feet with the necessary support and comfort to avoid injuries and get the most out of your padel tennis game.

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When buying shoes for padel tennis, you should consider the following factors:

  • Grippy sole: Make sure the sole of the shoe provides good traction on the padel court to allow for quick changes of direction and abrupt stops
  • Stability: choose shoes with a sturdy construction that gives your foot support and stability. This is important to avoid injury and achieve optimal performance.
  • Cushioning: Padel tennis involves a lot of dynamic movements, so good cushioning in the shoes is important to protect the foot from shock and stress
  • Fit: make sure the shoes fit your foot well and provide enough support. A good fit reduces the risk of blisters and ensures a comfortable playing experience
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Padel in tennis near you

Padel tennis is an exciting sport that combines fun and challenge.

With the right knowledge of the rules, you can enjoy your next match on the padel court for sure.

We at Sport Bittl wish you a lot of fun!

By the way, youcan find more interesting information about padel tennis here in the Sport Bittl blog.

Do you want to prove your skills in the up-and-coming sport of padel tennis here in Munich and the surrounding area soon?

Here are some helpful addresses to make you a star on the Padel Tennis Court:

  • Scheck Allwetteranlage Padel, Münchner Straße 15, 85774 Unterföhring, Germany.
  • Padel City Munich, Pelkovenstraße 148, 80992 Munich, Germany
  • Sport Island Taufkirchen, Birkenstraße 169, 82024 Taufkirchen
  • Sportcenter Hahn Geretsried, Königsdorfer Weg 7, 82538 Geretsried
  • Padel facility Starnberg, Gautinger Strasse 39, 82319 Starnberg

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