Dekker Warmond – Leiden- 7 June

We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament in Leiden at Dekker Warmond on Sunday, June 7 🎾

🗓️ Date
Sunday, June 7

⏰ Time
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location
Veerpolder 14, 2361 KV Warmond, Netherlands

📈 Level

This tournament does NOT count towards the KNLTB ranking, so you do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership.

Beginner (KNLTB 8/9), Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7), and Advanced (KNLTB 4/5)

Within each category, we aim to divide players as evenly as possible. You will receive an email one day in advance with a few questions about your level to ensure fun and balanced matches.

Not sure about your level or ranking? No worries — we’ll help you figure out what suits you best. Feel free to email us at info@padelspijkers.nl.

Format
Each match lasts 30 minutes. After the group stage (1.5 hours: 3 x 30 minutes), semi-finals (30 minutes) and finals (30 minutes) will be played for each category. There will also be consolation rounds.

💰 Costs
€55 per team (€27.50 per person)

💪 Prizes
Winners of each category will receive great prizes

👫 Teams
You will play all matches with the partner you registered with

Match schedules and further information will be shared by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of registrations.

Level Explanation

Bandeja Padel – Level: Beginner
Comparable to KNLTB 8/9 and Playtomic 1–2 (+/-).

You have been playing for a few months, about 1–2 times per week, or you have been playing irregularly for 1–2 years.
You may have experience in another racket sport.
You master the basics: forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve over the net.

After your serve, you usually stay at the back of the court, and many points are played from the back.
Just like in tennis, you and your opponent switch sides during service.

Bandeja Padel – Level: Intermediate
Comparable to KNLTB 6/7 and Playtomic 2.5–4 (+/-).

You already 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 gaining more control over them.
You have good control of the basic techniques.

Tactically, you are improving:
After your serve, you move forward to the net and try to maintain that position.
The net player does not switch sides during the service game.
When returning, you try to take over the net using a lob or chiquita.
You observe your opponent’s position and decide your shot accordingly.

Bandeja Padel – Level: Advanced
Comparable to KNLTB 4/5 and Playtomic 4+.

You have extensive experience and play at least twice per week.
You regularly participate in competitions and tournaments.
In addition to the basic techniques, you have strong control over padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada, and chiquita.
You are able to hit winners with a kick smash or power smash — sometimes even out of the court.

Tactically, you are very strong:
You build points intelligently, vary the pace during rallies, and choose the right moments to finish points.