In this video made in collaboration with Padel Magazine, Andoni Bardasco, founder of Padel Stuff and former player of the World Padel Tour, analyzes a point from a P2000 final. The opportunity for him to dissect the strategic choices of the players, in particular that of Mercadal, a Catalan player he knew on the old professional circuit.

Detailed analysis of the point

  1. Initial phase: perfectly executed lobs
    • From the beginning of the point, the calibrated lobs of the defensive team, especially those of Leygue / Blanqué, make the difference. These lobs, whether they are tight or candles, allow to effectively push back the opponents.
    • The first lob starts the movement: the defensive team anticipates the opportunities and stays active and well positioned to exploit any opening.
  2. Transition from defense to attack
    • A second lob, even more precise, pushes the opponents back further.
    • A third lob gives the defensive team the opportunity to take the net. However, the player in blue (Adrien Maigret), slightly inactive, missed an opportunity to make a more incisive volley, making it easier for his opponents to take the net.
  3. A lesson in constant activity
    • Bardasco stresses the importance of stay active during quick exchanges, especially after a lob, bandeja or vibora. A lack of energy can lead to suboptimal defensive choices, such as here where the player in blue simply blocks a heavy ball, allowing the opposing team to continue to dictate play.
  4. A decisive error
    • During an intense exchange, a heavy and deep bandeja of the player in red puts the player in blue in difficulty. Rather than attempting a long and risky lob, Bardasco would have opted for a blocked half-volley for maintain defenseBy choosing a gesture that is too long, the player in blue exposes himself to immediate punishment: a decisive smash from the player in white.
  5. Lesson on bad choices
    • Andoni illustrates the importance of strategic choices with another example: a right-wing player (Amelie Détrivière) attempts a quick, low ball instead of an easy lob. This choice exposes an unprotected area, and the opponents quickly capitalize to win the point. A strategic error that underscores the importance of know how to assess situations.

Conclusion

In games as close as P2000 matches, victory often comes down to details and precise strategic choices. This analysis highlights the importance of staying active, making the right choices at the right time, and understanding the pace of the game to avoid costly mistakes.

For Andoni Bardasco, these videos, made with Padel Magazine, are a way to share your experience and allow enthusiasts to better understand the game. So, stay tuned, more analyses are coming!

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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