Influence of the tactical formation on serve and follow-through parameters in professional padel

Abstract

The aim were to analyse the effect of the tactical formation of the serving pair on serving and follow-through parameters in professional padel. 1089 points distributed in 217 men's matches (19 sets), corresponding to 8 matches of the World Padel Tour circuit played in 2020, were analysed by systematic observation. The results show that from the left side (p=0.002), in both formation the side wall is the predominant direction and independently of the player serving (p0.05), being the backhand volley the predominant one in both tactical situations. In conclusion, the serving situation influences the tactical parameters of the serve and return allowing the creation of specific strategies during the game.

Keywords

• racquet sports
• performance analysis
• service