We are delighted to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at NDSM Padel Amsterdam on Saturday, 16 May! 🎾
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 16 May
⏰ Time: 16:00 – 22:00
📍 Location: Internetstraat 3, 1033 MS Amsterdam
This tournament does NOT count towards the official KNLTB ranking, and you therefore do NOT need a ranking or a KNLTB membership.
📈 Levels: This time we have three categories: Beginner (KNLTB 8/9), Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7), and Advanced (4/5).
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The beginner category will be split into level 8 and level 9 during the pool phase, so matches will be more balanced and enjoyable.
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Please only register for this category if you truly belong in it, as we want to keep levels as reliable as possible.
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Not sure which category you belong to? Let us know, and we’ll help determine the best level for you.
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A detailed explanation of the levels is provided below.
Format: You will play all matches at the level you registered for. Each match lasts 30 minutes. Everyone plays at least a pool phase of 3 × 30 minutes. After the pool phase of 1.5 hours, semi-finals (30 minutes) and then finals (30 minutes) will be played for each category. We also organize consolation rounds.
💰 Cost: €50 per team (€25 per person).
👫 You will always play all matches with the partner you register with.
🏆 The winners of each category will receive fun prizes!
Match schedules and further information will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of participants.
Level Explanations
Bandeja Padel – Beginners
Comparable to KNLTB ranking 8/9 and Playtomic ranking: approx. 1 – 2.
You have been playing for a few months (about 1–2 times per week) or 1–2 years irregularly, or you have some prior racket sport experience. You can hit forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve over the net.
After serving, you tend to stay at the baseline. Most points are also won from the back of the court. When serving, you and your opponent switch sides, just like in tennis.
Bandeja Padel – Intermediate
Comparable to KNLTB ranking 6/7 and Playtomic ranking: approx. 2.5 – 4.
You already have decent playing experience and play at least once per week. You are practicing strokes such as bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita and are starting to gain some control over them. You can consistently hit the basics: forehand, backhand, volleys, serve.
You are starting to understand the game tactically: after serving you move straight to the net and aim to hold the net position. When returning, you try to win the net position with a lob or chiquita. You also read your opponents’ positioning to decide your shots.
Bandeja Padel – Advanced
Comparable to KNLTB ranking 4/5 and Playtomic ranking: 4+.
You have extensive playing experience and play at least twice per week. You regularly participate in tournaments and competitions. In addition to the basics, you have strong control over padel-specific shots such as bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita. You can also hit winners with a kick smash or power smash, sometimes even out of the cage.
You are tactically skilled: you build points effectively, can vary tempo during rallies, and finish points at the right moment.