I. Introduction

Padel, also known as "Padel Tennis" or "Paddle Tennis", is a sport of tennis originating in Mexico. It combines elements of tennis, squash and volleyball to provide participants with a fast, fun and energetic sports experience. The sport is rapidly gaining popularity around the world, especially in Latin America, Spain and some Mediterranean countries.

2. Site and equipment

Site: Padel site is usually a rectangle, 10 meters x20 meters in size, surrounded by walls and about 1 meter in height. There is a net in the center of the court, the same height as the tennis court, which is 0.914 meters.

Rackets: Padel rackets are similar to tennis rackets, but are lighter and have a larger hitting surface.

Ball: The Padel ball is lighter than a tennis ball and has a fluffy surface to increase control and spin.

3. Competition rules

Doubles: Padel is usually played in doubles with two players from each team.

Serve: Starting from the right side of the court, each team takes turns serving. The serve must enter the opponent's court within one time, otherwise it is considered a mistake.

Points: Similar to tennis, Padel scores points by winning points. The first team wins when it reaches 11 points and leads by at least 2 points.

Change sides: At the end of each game, the two sides change fields.

Net touch: If the ball touches the net before hitting the ground, but continues into the opponent's court, the ball is valid.

Out of bounds: If the ball hits the ground or wall outside the court, the ball counts as a mistake.

Errors: In addition to serving errors, other errors such as the ball does not hit the opponent's court, the ball does not enter the opponent's court after touching the net, etc., are considered errors.

4. Special Rules

Wall Bounce: One of the unique features of Padel is that players can use the walls around the court to bounce. This adds complexity and strategy to the game.

Player position: In Padel, players usually stand at the back of the field, but can also stand inside the field or near the wall for better control of the ball.

5. Skills and strategies

Controlled spin: Since Padel balls are light and fluffy, players can easily generate spin to increase control and confuse opponents.

Use walls: Walls are a key element of Padel. With practice and strategic use of wall bounces, players can create unexpected shots.

Teamwork: As a doubles event, good teamwork is essential. Players need to trust each other, understand each other's style of play, and play together.

Vi. Conclusion

Padel is a sport of speed, skill and strategy. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, you can enjoy the sport by mastering the basic rules and strategies. As more and more people join Padel, the sport will no doubt continue to grow globally.