Padel World Press .- It is undeniable that when choosing tennis or paddle we are going to find two sports that have a very close relationship. Many current players of the WPT Circuit come from the professional practice of tennis since many of the characteristics of their game are related to those of the paddle. However, there are differences that stand out when comparing both sports, which can also explain the terrain gained in amateur practice by the paddle.
Differences in the regulation
In the first instance, few differences with respect to to the rules of both disciplines. The way of scoring is similar, playing the games to the best of 3 sets, each of which will be taken by the couple that first arrives at 6 games (or 7, in the case of the 7-5 or the tie break). These are also competed in the same way in tennis and paddle, since the points are counted in an order of 15, 30 and 40.
However, there are changes that have to do, above all, with everything related to the elements that surround each practice. The Court, for example, it changes a lot, because although they are 'drawn' in a similar way, in padel it is smaller, the network is somewhat lower and incorporates a determining element in the game as they are walls.
This causes that certain specific rules vary, As the of the serve. In the case of paddle, this is done by letting the ball bounce before hitting it, so it is harder to get direct points, or 'ace', than in tennis.
In addition, the padel is characterized for being a team sport in all circumstances, something that in tennis only happens in doubles matches, less popular than singles.
Different styles of play in tennis or paddle
One of the aspects that most affects the fact that from an amateur level one chooses to play padel, is the fact that it is of a more accessible discipline for all types of players. Tennis requires a more developed physical form and a superior technical command to enjoy it fully.
Although paddle tennis is also a sport in which the technique plays a fundamental role, as we want to know in our new section 'The Paddle Technique', controlling basic hits and playing at a good level requires less effort. That's why many former tennis players get to master it quickly.
Regarding the differences in game style between tennis or paddle, there are also significant changes ... While tennis is much more direct, with more powerful punches and shorter points, the padel, on the other hand, is a game over control, which makes use of a greater number of volleys and allows us to use elements such as the wall to be decisive, with what is achieved that the points are somewhat longer.
Therefore, it is concluded that tennis is a more demanding sport and that it requires a higher physical and technical level, while Paddle is defined as a more fun and accessible practice for all types of public, which justifies its success throughout the world in terms of its number of practitioners.
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