Unlike Pickleball, Padel is a Legitimate Sport !!!

Which is a better tennis alternative:

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I played at 6am today on red clay in Medellin, Colombia. It was the only time when we could get a tennis court on Sunday last minute. I asked my teaching pro friend if there was any pickleball there. He said no!

They have red clay tennis, hardcourt tennis, mini tennis, and padel. But no pickleball. I like this city.
 
travlerajm said:
I played at 6am today on red clay in Medellin, Colombia. It was the only time when we could get a tennis court on Sunday last minute. I asked my teaching pro friend if there was any pickleball there. He said no!

They have red clay tennis, hardcourt tennis, mini tennis, and padel. But no pickleball. I like this city.
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No Pickleball under his watch, I guess.
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Pickleball is experiencing rapid growth in India, driven by its accessibility, inclusive nature, and low barrier to entry for new players
The sport has seen a 159% annual growth rate, with a surge in new courts and participants. The growth is supported by rising corporate sponsorships, significant investor interest
 
sureshs said:
Pickleball is experiencing rapid growth in India, driven by its accessibility, inclusive nature, and low barrier to entry for new players
The sport has seen a 159% annual growth rate, with a surge in new courts and participants. The growth is supported by rising corporate sponsorships, significant investor interest
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Currently stocking-up on some Pickleball paddles and can't wait to get the chance and play!
 
At last, after almost 4 weeks of constant raining, I got back from playing Padel for 1.5 hours straight.

This game is just so much fun! Took the meantimes ti watch many padel videos about various techniques and today:

- my serves were the best ever, mixing up side spin n' depth. Hit some from the deuce-side with a locked wrist aiming to my opponent's (coach) side-glass, he didn't manage to return any of them

- forehand volleys much better executed, since i was much more patient and hit them more to my side then in front

- only missed 2-3 return-lobs by a few cm and onky hand a couple to land short (which led to smashes)

Until I get into my Pickleball groove, Padel has won me over Tennis, as far as competitve game is concerned.
 
Yes, I saw that Selkirk x Tesla collab and it got sold-out right away, despite the 350$ price tag.

I've stocked several Pickleball paddles. Hardest thing is finding people to play with, but I'll figure something out.

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travlerajm said:
If Typti abolishes the dumb kitchen line foul and no-S&V rule, I’m in.
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• There is no ‘Kitchen’ rule like Pickleball or ‘Bucket’ like Paddle Tennis

Players can use their racket or any body part (hand, foot, face, etc.) to strike the ball (@ByeByePoly do not interpret the "any body part" too broadly, ok?)




TYPTI is a new racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and pickleball, played on standard pickleball courts. Here are some key rules and features:

Game Structure: Players must win three points to win a game, and five games to win a set. If a player loses the game point at two points, the right to the game point transfers to the opponent. Players can use their body parts or rackets to hit the ball off the net if it goes over the net.

Scoring System: TYPTI uses a unique scoring system that allows players to play the ball off the net and use their hands or feet to hit it over, similar to tennis.

Court Setup: The sport is played on a pickleball court with specialized rackets and a foam ball, which is heavier than a wiffle ball but lighter than a tennis ball.

Court Dimensions (Same as pickleball court)

• 20 ft × 44 ft playing area.

• Net is 34 inches at center and 36 inches at sides

Rally, Point, Game, Set and Match Scoring

• A point is won when the ball bounces twice or lands out of bounds

• The ball must be struck on striker’s side of the net

• There is no ‘Kitchen’ rule like Pickleball or ‘Bucket’ like Paddle Tennis

• The serving player uses the phrase ‘Up’ and the receiver’s uses the phrase ‘Down’

• i.e. if the server wins the 1st point, the score is 1-Up, if they lose it’s 1-Down

• If the same player wins the second point in a row, it’s 2-Up or 2-Down

• Then if the player with 2 points in a row (2-Up or 2-Down) wins the point, they win the game, but if they lose that point, then the opponent is either 1-Up or 1-Down

• Games – a game is won by a player winning 3-points in a row

• Set – a set is won by the first player to win 5 games (do not need to win by 2) i.e. 5-4 wins

• Match - Usually best of 3 sets (or best of 5 in some tournaments)

Serving • Ball must be struck below the belly button off the bounce or out of the air • One serve per point with no ‘lets’ (i.e. the ball is still live if it hits the net) • A server serves an entire game and starts on the deuce court • All points involving a ‘1,’ i.e. 1 up or 1 down are served from the add court • All points involving a ‘2,’ i.e. 2 up or 2 down are served from the deuce court • Server and Receiver must both let the serve and return bounce

Body Strikes • Players can use their racket or any body part (hand, foot, face, etc.) to strike the ball • Ball strikes must be one motion, but can include multiple strikes and carries if the racket is accelerating • If a player nets a ball, they may re-strike the ball with a body part or racket (not the string bed) one additional time to get it over the net, and they can do that an infinite number of times during a point. In doubles, after a netted ball, each player may hit the ball one additional time. Each player or team can do this one time until the ball crosses the net and then they may do it again on the next shot. • Servers may hit the returner or returners partner with the ball, but if the ball comes off of anything but the string bed and it goes in – then the ball is live. • Returner or returners teammate may move during the serve. • Returners partner may not interfere with a serve that is going in.
 
sureshs said:
• There is no ‘Kitchen’ rule like Pickleball or ‘Bucket’ like Paddle Tennis

Players can use their racket or any body part (hand, foot, face, etc.) to strike the ball (@ByeByePoly do not interpret the "any body part" too broadly, ok?)




TYPTI is a new racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and pickleball, played on standard pickleball courts. Here are some key rules and features:

Game Structure: Players must win three points to win a game, and five games to win a set. If a player loses the game point at two points, the right to the game point transfers to the opponent. Players can use their body parts or rackets to hit the ball off the net if it goes over the net.

Scoring System: TYPTI uses a unique scoring system that allows players to play the ball off the net and use their hands or feet to hit it over, similar to tennis.

Court Setup: The sport is played on a pickleball court with specialized rackets and a foam ball, which is heavier than a wiffle ball but lighter than a tennis ball.

Court Dimensions (Same as pickleball court)

• 20 ft × 44 ft playing area.

• Net is 34 inches at center and 36 inches at sides

Rally, Point, Game, Set and Match Scoring

• A point is won when the ball bounces twice or lands out of bounds

• The ball must be struck on striker’s side of the net

• There is no ‘Kitchen’ rule like Pickleball or ‘Bucket’ like Paddle Tennis

• The serving player uses the phrase ‘Up’ and the receiver’s uses the phrase ‘Down’

• i.e. if the server wins the 1st point, the score is 1-Up, if they lose it’s 1-Down

• If the same player wins the second point in a row, it’s 2-Up or 2-Down

• Then if the player with 2 points in a row (2-Up or 2-Down) wins the point, they win the game, but if they lose that point, then the opponent is either 1-Up or 1-Down

• Games – a game is won by a player winning 3-points in a row

• Set – a set is won by the first player to win 5 games (do not need to win by 2) i.e. 5-4 wins

• Match - Usually best of 3 sets (or best of 5 in some tournaments)

Serving • Ball must be struck below the belly button off the bounce or out of the air • One serve per point with no ‘lets’ (i.e. the ball is still live if it hits the net) • A server serves an entire game and starts on the deuce court • All points involving a ‘1,’ i.e. 1 up or 1 down are served from the add court • All points involving a ‘2,’ i.e. 2 up or 2 down are served from the deuce court • Server and Receiver must both let the serve and return bounce

Body Strikes • Players can use their racket or any body part (hand, foot, face, etc.) to strike the ball • Ball strikes must be one motion, but can include multiple strikes and carries if the racket is accelerating • If a player nets a ball, they may re-strike the ball with a body part or racket (not the string bed) one additional time to get it over the net, and they can do that an infinite number of times during a point. In doubles, after a netted ball, each player may hit the ball one additional time. Each player or team can do this one time until the ball crosses the net and then they may do it again on the next shot. • Servers may hit the returner or returners partner with the ball, but if the ball comes off of anything but the string bed and it goes in – then the ball is live. • Returner or returners teammate may move during the serve. • Returners partner may not interfere with a serve that is going in.
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Sure looked like players in that video were hitting volley short of kitchen line. According to these rules they killed serve and volley like pickleball. The hitting with body after is lame and stupid.
 
ByeByePoly said:
Sure looked like players in that video were hitting volley short of kitchen line. According to these rules they killed serve and volley like pickleball. The hitting with body after is lame and stupid.
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Otherwise there would be no game if you allow tennis-like volleys. I could stand close to the net and spank every return when my partner is serving. He could also move forward and do the same. The designers are not that stupid to allow this in a commercial enterprise.
 
sureshs said:
Otherwise there would be no game if you allow tennis-like volleys. I could stand close to the net and spank every return when my partner is serving. He could also move forward and do the same. The designers are not that stupid to allow this in a commercial enterprise.
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This is how tennis pros play doubles. But rec players don’t, for unclear reasons.
 
sureshs said:
Otherwise there would be no game if you allow tennis-like volleys. I could stand close to the net and spank every return when my partner is serving. He could also move forward and do the same. The designers are not that stupid to allow this in a commercial enterprise.
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Tight to net becomes vulnerable to lob
 
sureshs said:
Yeah even with kitchen rules, I win many Pickle points with lobs.

But due to shorter court, it is much more difficult to lob tall opponents than it is in tennis. Not enough room for the parabola to come down into the court.
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Yes … when taller player closes the net it becomes an easier hard shot
 
travlerajm said:
Having a reunion weekend in San Diego with my pals from the high school tennis team.

Racquet sports on the menu 8 hours per day (with fish tacos in between).

A few of the guys are pickleball converts. We played 6 hours of pickle yesterday along with an hour of tennis.
My lower back and hamstrings were killing me this morning from squatting at the kitchen line.

Today we tried padel. I immediately felt like home.
The soft carpet surface was easy on the joints. And being free to move like I do on a tennis court liberated my legs and rejuvenated my aching body.

I could poach, close on the net. Serve and volley. Anything goes. The paddle can actually apply decent spin. The ball has enough mass to do some damage. And the wall bounces keep the points extended. It was a totally awesome tennis alternative.

Pickleball isn’t for me. When I become so old and decrepit that my legs can no longer cover a full tennis court, padel is next. No more pickle for me.
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agreed, padel looks more fun, and imo requires more athleticism.... but since i "found" pb coming off a back injury (spondylothesis - at some point i thought i was going to quit tennis because of my back), i doubt i'd move to padel if i'm not longer able to physically play tennis... whereas pb was playable even injured/recovering... pb is also ubiquitous and much more social imo
 
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