You're in the middle of a match and you already know how it's going to go... Because you've seen him 100 times.
Welcome to the wonderful world of padel personalities, between comedy, drama and field psychology.

1. The “Cristiano” of padel

Complete warm-up, knee pads, latest shoes, cryotherapy…
But 3 direct errors on the first 4 balls.

2. The gang's sniper

He never lifts the ball, never a lob. On the other hand, he systematically targets the side band. And one day, it fits.

3. The volunteer coach

He explains your movements, your positions, your areas to aim for... while playing worse than you.

4. The Olympic grumbler

A suspicious noise? He stops.
A drop of sweat on the ground? He stops.
A pigeon flies by? It stops.
And moans. Always.

5. The Silent Ninja

Not a word, not a smile, he plays like a Shaolin monk. But be careful: he will beat you in 2 straight sets without a sound.

6. The Tinder Match

The one who comes for the look of the other half of the fieldPadel? Yes, but mostly the sidelong glances and the exchange of smiles.

7. The self-commentator

“Well done, man”, “That’s a gift”, “Come on, we have to wake up!”
Il comments on everything, even your points. It is no longer known whether he is acting or being paid by Amazon Prime.

What kind of player are you? And which one drives you crazy?

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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