ArticlePloS one2021
Comparison of service tactic formation on players' movements and point outcome between national and beginner level padel.
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- Movement patterns and player load: insights from professional padel.Biology of sport · 2025Article
- Performance Analysis in Padel: A Systematic Review.Journal of human kinetics · 2023Review
- Analysis of the spatial distribution of the serve and the type of serve-return in elite table tennis. Sex differences.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Performance Outcome Measures in Padel: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Match Analysis, Physical Training, Risk of Injury and Rehabilitation in Padel: Overview of the Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of service tactic formation on players' movements and point outcome at two different performance levels. The sample contained 2,148 points corresponding to 18 matches from two male padel indoor tournaments. Players were classified according to their game level: high-level (N = 36; age = 33.3 ± 6.9 years) and beginner (N = 36; age = 35.4 ± 6.8 years). Variables pertaining to service tactic formation (conventional or Australian), point outcome and movement patterns were analysed from the matches through systematic observation. The results showed how high-level players used a significantly higher percentage of the Australian formation than beginners. Also, high-level players won a significantly higher percentage of points than recreational players when using both service tactics. According to movement variables, servers were significantly closer to the net and the side wall using a conventional formation when the returner hit the ball. Furthermore, servers had to move quicker when they used the Australian formation. Finally, the comparison of movement patterns of servers according to game level, showed how high-level players ran faster to the offensive position, covered a greater distance and spent less time between serve and return impacts than beginners.
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