Fred Richeme, Head of French Padel Shop Pau, returns to the ranking system and the scale of levels set up by Régis Monnerie of PadelXP.

While basing himself on the basic table, Fred offers another vision: tennis-style classification.

A classification similar to that found in tennis

“I took care to modify the basic nomenclature of our filing system, while maintaining its fundamental structure. Contrary to traditional notation system seen with Régis Monnerie from PadelXP which ranks from 1 to 10, I prefer to rely on an approach more familiar to our sports community, similar to that of tennis, such as classification into Unranked, 5ᵉ series, 4ᵉ series, and so on. This model is also used in pelota.

I find that this way of classifying is much more rewarding. Indeed, in the current ranking system, ranks 1, 2 and 3 are of little significance, while 80% of players are found between ranks 4, 5 and 6. This amounts, in a way, to say 32 of our players that they are simply 'average', which is far from ideal. We could probably benefit from the expertise of a sports psychologist to put in place a more positive valuation system.

Also, I think it's important to use terms specific to the padel. So even if some players don't immediately understand, they will be encouraged to make an effort to research and train. It's a great way to get our community more involved in the sport they love.”

The table of levels for 2023-2024

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 BEGINNER (unclassified)

I start to play.

I'm learning the basic strokes.

I play slowly with short rallies.

I start volleyball.

I play for leisure.

I know how to serve and I play rallies trying to keep the ball in play.

INTERMEDIATE: 5ᵉ series

Competition level: P25.

I play matches with long exchanges and repeated ups and downs at the net.

I get to the net on serve and after a lob.

I go down in defense on the opposing lob to return the ball.

I play the ball after bouncing off the glass.

I control the placement, in particular according to my partner, whom I accompany to the net or in defensive withdrawal.

I sometimes manage to put the ball back in defense of double panes.

I manage from time to time to put the ball back on 360 or " bajada (lower window).

I make unprovoked unforced errors.

CONFIRMED: 4ᵉ series

Competition level: P100.

I master my game, with serve and volley, retreat on lobs, counter-attack comeback, shots with spin, service returns in lob and in the feet, and positioning in phase with my partner.

I always get to the net after a lob.

I finish points on the fly and in smash.

I play with the windows in defense, and I put the ball in play on the defenses in double windows.

I master the blows of padel : vibora, bandeja, bajada.

I make unprovoked unforced errors, errors in defense under opposing pressure, and errors by forcing my attacks.

  ADVANCED: 3ᵉ series

Competition level: P250.

I have a regular game, with little or no unforced unforced errors.

I'm good at fast play and spin, on serve or in play.

I vary the areas and speeds of my volleys.

I defend double glazing with mastery.

I perfectly control the blows of the padel : vibora , bandeja , bajada.

I finish points in smash by 3 or by 4 and/or in controlled smash, with glass or in bandeja.

I counter-attack the opponent's smashes.

ADVANCED +: 2ᵉ series

Competition level: P250-P500.

I master all aspects of the game and tactics of the padel.

I end the points with winning shots against a solid defense (same level).

I don't make unforced errors.

I have a perfect command of double panes and I use the panes as a counter-attack.

I perfectly master the effects, and the specific moves of the padel : the bandeja ,the vibora and bajada.

EXPERT: 1ʳᵉ Serie

Competition level: P500-P1000.

Expert player: 30ᵉ to 150ᵉ French (out of 5.200 ranked).

Expert player: 100ᵉ to 1000ᵉ French (out of 35.000 classified).

ELITE

Competition level: P1000-P2000.

Elite player: French top 30.

Elite player: French top 100.

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Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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