Laurent Klein is one of the referees that can be found in tournaments in France. With significant experience in the padel world, the JAP returns to the importance of marking the score during the match.

Keep score for the smooth running of the game

As a padel referee, one of the most essential responsibilities is to ensure that the game runs smoothly, especially when it comes to keeping score. Padel is all about the score, and a lack of clarity at this level can quickly lead to tension, misunderstandings, and even arguments between players.

Keeping track of the score is crucial for several reasons. First, it allows players to know where they are in the game. Padel being a dynamic sport, exchanges can be fast and intense, which can easily lead to a loss of concentration. If players are unsure of the score, this can affect their strategy, their mental approach, and their overall performance.

The score: essential for referees

Secondly, for me as a referee, the score is the element that structures the match. It allows me to identify when it is necessary changing sides, adjusting the tempo of the game, and ensuring that the rules are being followed. If players dispute the score or forget it, it puts me in a difficult position, as it is my responsibility to maintain the integrity of the game. Careful and accurate scorekeeping reduces these types of issues and helps maintain a calm atmosphere.

Using scoreboards allows both players to mentally free themselves from the score, the public to follow but also the referee to appreciate the progress of the matches to anticipate rotations and avoid wasting time for the organization.

Easier to follow the game

Finally, the transparency of the score allows spectators to follow and appreciate the progress of the game. When the players and the referee are aligned on the score, this ensures a smooth show and avoids any confusion.

In short, rigorous scorekeeping is an essential pillar for the smooth running of a padel match. It is an element that contributes not only to the technical management of the game, but also to the experience of players and spectators.

Laurent Klein

Laurent Klein, JAP2, business leader and co-creator of Padel Score, at the TCMP Mirabel club in Baronnies. The TCMP also set up the first padel court in Drôme Provençale in 2018.

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