€ 50,00
We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Outdoor Tournament on Saturday, June 6 at TopSpinPlaza in Zwijndrecht! 🎾
🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 6
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Winkelhaak 11, 3335 KG Zwijndrecht, Netherlands
This tournament does NOT count towards the KNLTB ranking, so you do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate.
📈 Levels: Beginner (KNLTB 8/9), Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7), and Advanced (4/5).
Within each category, we aim to divide players into balanced groups. One day before the tournament, you will receive an email with a few questions about your level to ensure more enjoyable and competitive matches.
Not sure about your level or ranking? No problem — we’ll help you determine what suits you best. Just send us an email at info@padelspijkers.nl.
Format:
Each match lasts 30 minutes. After the group stage (1.5 hours: 3 x 30 minutes), there will be semi-finals (30 minutes) and finals (30 minutes) for each category. We also usually organize additional consolation rounds.
💰 Costs: €50 per team (€25 per person).
Winners of each category will receive great prizes!
👫 You will play all matches with the partner you registered with.
It will be another great day full of sportsmanship, fun, and exciting padel matches 💪
Match schedules and further details will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of participants.
Bandeja Padel – Beginner Level
This level is comparable to KNLTB ranking 8/9 and Playtomic rating 1–2 (+/-).
You have been playing for a few months, about 1–2 times per week, or have played irregularly for about half a year, or have some experience with racket sports. You are able to hit forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves over the net.
After serving, you tend to stay at the back of the court. Most points are played from the back. During serving, both you and your opponent switch sides, similar to tennis.
Bandeja Padel – Intermediate Level
This level is comparable to KNLTB ranking 6/7 and Playtomic rating 2.5–4 (+/-).
You have solid playing experience and play at least once per week. You are practicing shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita, and are starting to gain control over them. You have good control of basic strokes like forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve.
You are starting to understand the tactical side of the game. After serving, you move forward to the net and try to maintain that position. During serving, the net player does not switch sides. When receiving, you try to gain the net position using a lob or chiquita. You also begin to consider your opponent’s position when deciding where to place the ball.
Bandeja Padel – Advanced Level
This level is comparable to KNLTB ranking 4/5 and Playtomic rating 4+.
You have extensive playing experience and play at least twice per week. You regularly participate in tournaments and competitions. In addition to basic strokes, you have strong control over padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita. You can hit winners with kick or power smashes and occasionally hit the ball out of the court.
You have strong tactical awareness. You build points effectively, vary the pace during rallies, and finish points at the right moments.
