Comparison of service tactic formation on players’ movements and point outcome between national and beginner level padel

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250225
• Publication Date: 2021-10-27T17:35:48Z
• Authors: Jesús Ramón-Llin; José Guzmán; Rafael Martínez-G...; Goran Vučković; Diego Muñoz; Bernardino J. Sán...
• Keywords: Offensive

The aim of this study was to analyze the influence service tactic formation on players’ movements and point outcome at two different performance levels. sample contained 2,148 points corresponding 18 matches from male padel indoor tournaments. Players were classified according their game level: high-level (N = 36; age 33.3 ± 6.9 years) beginner 35.4 6.8 years). Variables pertaining (conventional or Australian), movement patterns analysed through systematic observation. results showed how players used a significantly higher percentage Australian than beginners. Also, won recreational when using both tactics. According variables, servers closer net side wall conventional returner hit ball. Furthermore, had move quicker they formation. Finally, comparison level, ran faster offensive position, covered greater distance spent less time between serve return impacts