€ 55,00
We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at Dekker Zoetermeer on Saturday, December 12 🎾
🗓️ Date
Saturday, December 12
⏰ Time
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location
Scheglaan 12, 2718 KZ Zoetermeer
❌ This tournament does NOT count towards your KNLTB ranking, so you do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate.
📈 Levels
Beginner (approx. KNLTB 8/9), Intermediate (approx. KNLTB 6/7) and Advanced (approx. KNLTB 4/5).
Within each category, we try to divide teams as evenly as possible based on their level. One day before the tournament, you will receive an email with a few questions about your playing level, so we can create matches that are as competitive, fair and enjoyable as possible.
Not sure what your level or ranking is? No worries — we’ll help you choose the category that suits you best. Feel free to send us an email at info@padelspijkers.nl.
Each match lasts 30 minutes. After the 1.5-hour group stage (3 × 30 minutes), there will be 30-minute semi-finals followed by 30-minute finals for each category.
We also organize consolation rounds for teams that do not advance to the next round.
💰 Price
€55 per team (€27.50 per person)
💪 Prizes
The winners of all categories will receive some great prizes.
👫 Teams
You will play all your matches with the same partner you registered with.
The match schedule and additional information will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of registrations.
Comparable to KNLTB 8/9 and Playtomic 1–2 (approx.).
You have been playing padel for a few months, approximately 1–2 times per week, or you have been playing irregularly for 1–2 years.
You may also have previous experience with another racket sport. You are comfortable with the basic shots: forehand, backhand, volleys and serve.
After serving, you usually stay towards the back of the court, and many points are played from the back of the court.
Similar to tennis, you and your partner usually switch sides when serving.
Comparable to KNLTB 6/7 and Playtomic 2.5–4 (approx.).
You already have a good amount of playing experience and play at least once a week.
You are practising shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada and chiquita and are gaining more control over these shots. You have good control of the basic techniques.
Tactically, you are becoming more confident:
After serving, you immediately move towards the net and try to maintain the net position.
The net player stays on the same side during the service game.
When returning serve, you try to take over the net position by playing a lob or chiquita.
You pay attention to your opponents’ positioning and use this to decide which shot to play.
Comparable to KNLTB 4/5 and Playtomic 4+.
You have plenty of playing experience and play at least twice a week.
You regularly participate in competitions and tournaments.
In addition to having strong control of the basic techniques, you are comfortable with padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada and chiquita.
You are also capable of hitting winners with a kick smash or power smash — sometimes even hitting the ball out of the court.
Tactically, you have a strong understanding of the game:
You know how to build a point effectively, vary the pace during rallies and choose the right moment to attack and finish the point.
