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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