€ 55,00
We would like to invite you to the Bandeja Padel Tournament at Tennis & Padel Meerzicht in Zoetermeer 🎾
🗓️ Date
Saturday, 29 November
⏰ Time
12:00 – 17:00
📍 Location
Zalkerbos 320, 2716 KS Zoetermeer
📈 Level
This tournament does NOT count towards the KNLTB ranking, so you do NOT need a ranking or KNLTB membership to participate.
Beginner (KNLTB 8/9), Intermediate (KNLTB 6/7) and Advanced (KNLTB 4/5)
Within each category, we try to match 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, helping us create fun and competitive matches.
Not sure exactly what your level or ranking is? No worries — we’ll help you find the category that suits you best. Feel free to email us at info@padelspijkers.nl.
Format
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. Consolation matches will also be played.
💰 Price
€50 per team (€25 per person)
💪 Prizes
The winners of each category will receive some great prizes.
👫 Teams
You will play all matches with the partner you registered with.
The match schedule and further information will be sent by email one day before the tournament.
Times may vary slightly depending on the number of registrations.
Bandeja Padel – Beginner
Comparable to KNLTB 8/9 and Playtomic 1–2 (+/-).
You have been playing for a few months, around 1–2 times per week, or you have been playing irregularly for 1–2 years.
You may have experience in another racket sport.
You have mastered the basics: forehand, backhand, volleys and serving over the net.
After serving, you usually stay at the back of the court, and many points are played from the defensive position.
Similar to tennis, you and your partner switch sides when serving.
Bandeja Padel – Intermediate
Comparable to KNLTB 6/7 and Playtomic 2.5–4 (+/-).
You already have a good amount of playing experience and play at least once a week.
You are working on padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada and chiquita and are gaining more control over these shots.
You have a good command of the basic techniques.
Tactically, you are becoming stronger:
After serving, you immediately move towards the net and try to maintain your net position.
The net player stays on the same side during the service game.
When returning, you try to take over the net position using a lob or chiquita.
You observe your opponents’ positioning and choose your shots accordingly.
Bandeja Padel – Advanced
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 basic technique, you have a high level of control over padel-specific shots such as the bandeja, vibora, bajada and chiquita.
You can hit winners with a kick smash or power smash — sometimes even hitting the ball out of the court.
Tactically, you have a very strong understanding of the game:
You construct points intelligently, vary the pace and know when to attack and finish the point.
