Levels | Nerja Padel

Different assessment systems and levels
Levels are not about how many times or hours you have played padel, it is about how you handle the game, as in ant other sport.
In Nerja there are local categories 1-5 where 1 is elite and 5 are beginners, in other parts of Spain they have the same system but where 5 is elite and 1 beginner. In Holland 9 is beginner and 0 is the best player.

The systems thus differs depending on where you play. In Nerja Padel Training, you are assigned your level by how you play.
About 100 players in Nerja Padel Club belong play at level 5, which is the "average" in this club, a lower average compared to the Spanish local club in Nerja.

Nerja Padel's differences in levels are explained below, it is a finger pointing, that can be used when you communicate and look for games in the WhatsApp group. I make an evaluation of the first lesson based on my knowledge and experience in the sport.
I'm also the only one who's seen you all play, and therefore I know the group's average.

Beginner (1-3 in the group, category 5 in Nerja)

have never played padel
played a few times
I am unsure of the rules
Can hit the ball when it comes to you at a slow pace.
Play with no attacks and preferably forehand
Has difficulty with playing backhand
Has not started with attacks or volley
*around 100 players in the group

Exerciser (4 in the group, category 5 in Nerja)

usually serves with topspin
plays all basic shots as serve/volley/smash/lob
can keep the ball going 10 over the net
can hit a lob and "take" the net
rarely has time to run for a lob when it comes from the opponent
*around 70 players in the group

Average player (5 in the group, category 4 in Nerja)

serves with backspin
always attacks when served
plays bandeja, and knows when, where and why
jumping sideways backwards, no tripping
plays in parallel with your partner
often communicates with your partner
know the positions required to close the gaps
can run up a drop shot
can run up a lob and counter lob
can play ball against the back wall in case of emergency
*around 140 players in the group

Advanced player (6 in the group, category 4 in Nerja)

can play 2 hours match without problems
knows all movements to defend the double wall
planning a few shots ahead, playing with a strategy
always communicates with his partner
can block a smash from the back wall
can vary his serve, position and power
knocks the ball out from 4 meters at the right time
can play lob against the back wall in case of emergency
*around 30 players in the group

Skilled (7 in the group, category 3 in Nerja)

can all above
always communicate with your partner
plays bajada, and knows when, where and why
can smash out the ball at 3 meters
can create drop shots off your volleys
can play against sidewalls
keeps the ball going when sparring against Sebastian
*around 20 players in the group

Expert (8 in the group, category2 in Nerja)

can all above
plays vibora as well
smash the ball at 3 meters a lot
plays even/wins against Sebastian head-to-head
*about 10 players in the group

It is usually possible to book a match with me as a playing trainer and two other players at a similar level. The match is 2h and 40 min personal coaching per player.

For more detailed information and personal schedule, contact me through Whatsapp or email.