David Niemietz draws the worst of padel

Your designer David Niemetz offers us humorous caricatures of the worst moments that we can live on a land of padel.

The sun in your eyes

It is the fear of all smashers. How many times have we heard big arms say: “I want to do the fourth, but only if we play indoors”. You have to admit that it's really not pleasant to get ready to send his best smash and finally find himself dazzled, hitting miserably next to the ball… And if there is also a little wind to move the ball, it's a sure miss!

The dive that hurts the knees

Very often this situation occurs after a small adrenaline rush. We have just made two winning shots and we are starting to think of ourselves as Bela. We go look for the balls on the side of our partner and we end up chasing the ball, but in this moment of euphoria we dive on this ball that we cannot physically touch. We obviously lose the point, and we end up with very scratched knees ...

The loss of support

It usually happens on a smash that could have won the game. Our shoes are worn out, the rafters no longer do their job, and we find ourselves slide miserably on the sand, and sometimes even take the bullet to the head. To dissuade others from making fun, we get angry by screaming, often after the lump of sand that has been placed there especially to make us lose the meeting… Next time we will think of change his shoes !

The wall that gets closer

You have to be careful, sometimes the walls are much closer than they appear. It usually ends with a good sore on the toes, or even bruises when you arrive really quickly ...

The bullet in the head

You never know if it's done intentionally or not, and usually you get so upset that the opponents' apologies aren't enough to lessen the nervousness. It must be said that it is never pleasant to get shot in the face. Sometimes we seek revenge, but most of the time the bullet ends up right in the glass ... In these cases it is better to try to calm down, we will avoid an accident ... and lose a few points!

The racket in the head

Even more dangerous than the bullet in the head. This accident happens when players, usually beginners, forget to put on their wrist straps. Always remember to put it on, it is mandatory at padel, and we understand why: it can prevent big accidents!

Xan Tafernaberry

Xan is a fan of padel. But also rugby! And his posts are just as punchy. Physical trainer of several padel, he unearths atypical posts or deals with topical subjects. It also gives you some tips to develop your physique for the padel. Clearly, he imposes his offensive style as on the field of padel !