An analysis of Padelonomics based on 500 point reveals clear trends regarding the service choices of high-level players, when the receiver is positioned on the right. Two main configurations are studied: the classic positioning and Australian positioning.

Classic positioning: safety first

When the server's partner covers the parallel of the receiver, the window is the preferred target. 60,5% of services are played in this direction. This figure even rises to 70% if the receiver is left-handed, because then it is a question of aiming at his reverse, often a weaker point. This shows a clear willingness of players to opt for a safe and difficult to negotiate service.

Australian positioning: controlled risk-taking

When we move to a Australian positioning, that is, when the server must also cover the parallel, the strategy changes slightly. The proportion of serves played towards the glass drops to 49,6%, although it remains an important choice. This decrease reflects the increased risk taking to aim for the glass, especially against a right-handed receiver capable of returning with his right hit, usually his most solid hit.

The window, an essential area

These statistics confirm that, whatever the configuration, The window remains one of the most sought-after areas in the service in padel. This is explained by the difficulty of return, the need for the receiver to adapt to the effect of the ball on the glass and the opportunity for the server and his partner to quickly dominate the net.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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