10 rules of good behavior on a Padel

Au Padel as in life, it is very important to behave in a courteous and responsible manner during the various matches. In this column, we will talk about the rules of "good behavior" for the player of Padel.

Often times when we go to play in certain tournaments we end up with a few players who are in the provocation as soon as they enter a field of Padel.

Here are our 10 rules of good conduct:

1. To be punctual. Arrive on time for your game.

2. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the practice of Padel. Do not use swimsuits or street shoes on rough terrain. Padel.

3. Once the match has started, you must play in a linear fashion, without interrupting the match.

4. Put back the point in case of doubt. If you do not agree between you, replay the point, otherwise go see a referee or umpire.

5. Do not use offensive words or gestures that may offend the opponent (s), your teammate, the referee, etc.

6. Do not use the ball as a projectile and send it anywhere on the field when no point is being played.

7. Do not physically attack another player, partner, referee, or any other person.

8. Do not deliberately provoke your matches. This behavior is to be banned from Padel, and goes against the spirit of the game.

9. Give yourself to win. Do not calculate its results for example deliberately lose to have a continuation of the table more simple.

10. Show sportsmanship towards opponents. At the end of the match, congratulating the opponents by shaking their hands is a good example.

Well now, a good "screaming" when everything goes wrong, it feels good anyway!