Play at Padel is an authentic adventure every time we are in the field of Padel, since we often make parties with friends. And that friendliness is important in this sport.

In this column, to be taken with humor (and dark humor 🙂 we are going to give you the 10 types of players of Padel that you can find on the grounds of Padel.

  1. Professor

This is the type of player who will not stop you every time to tell you how to do it, professional deformation requires. It is possible that you accept the first advice if you think he or she is right. This is also the type of player who does not apply his own advice.

  1. The tennis player

This is the most common type of player in France today: the tennis player who has converted to the wonderful sport of Padel.

By simply coming from tennis, they often feel superior in the matches they play. They think they can play the same way at padel than in tennis.

On the other hand, the only advantage they will have at Padelis to have fun quickly, because they will know how to kick the ball. But quickly, they will reach their limits, and will have to train like everyone else to be able to progress.

  1. The hoarder

Le Padel is a sport that is played 2 against 2. Or at least it is in theory, because the hoarders think they could perfectly do it alone. They don't care how the ball comes in, or how they're placed or if they'll invade their partner's side. This type of player Padel will want to hit all the balls, and will want to be everywhere.

  1. The motivated

Although the result of the match was negative, the motivated player will never leave the field disappointed, sad or angry. In the end, this is a game, the important thing is to have a good time with friends practicing a sport. In fact, he is always smiling, and he will always have a little attention for his partner.

  1. The protagonist

The best, crack. This type of player Padel is used to getting all the hits, and believes he always does it wisely, and effectively. On the other hand, he is used to making unprovoked unforced errors which greatly affects his game.

  1. The whiner

These are players who do no more than find excuses when they play badly or when they miss an easy ball. In general, they never admit that when they miss a ball, it is their fault.

  1. The player who apologizes all the time

It is possible that this type of player is converted into one of the best partners. He knows how to recognize his mistakes. On the other hand, he will do it every time he misses a ball, which can be boring at a certain point.

By cons, he can be grateful, and thus form a good tandem with you.

  1. The clamp

In any group of Padel, there is always someone considered stingy. He may never bring his own balls, as he prefers those of others. He is not used either to bring water to hydrate himself during the game, and he can even ask that his partners pay his share of the land, and that he reimburse " the next time ».

  1. The generous

All the opposite of the stingy. He arrives early to warm up, he always brings new balls for the match, and even pays a drink at the end of the game for everyone. They are good partners, and admit the strengths of the opponents.

  1. The defender

He is used to being excellent in defense. He will do everything possible to help his partner win the match. He manages to bring back all the low balls.

Alexis Dutour

Alexis Dutour is passionate about padel. With his training in communication and marketing, he puts his skills at the service of padel to offer us articles that are always very interesting.