Decisive Shots: Unveiling Disparities between Winning and Losing Pairs in High-Level Men’s Padel

This study aimed to describe and distinguish shot characteristics between set winning and losing pairs in high-level male padel players from Finland. Between 2022 and 2023, we analyzed 4469 points across 38 matches, examining factors such as match type, set outcome, effectiveness of the last shot, g...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2024-09, Vol.14 (18), p.8499
Main Authors: Conde-Ripoll, Rafael, Sánchez-Alcaraz, Bernardino J., Martín-Miguel, Ivan, Bustamante-Sánchez, Álvaro, Crespo, Miguel, Escudero-Tena, Adrián
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bandeja
Contingency tables
forced errors
performance analysis
pressure-training
Statistical analysis
unforced errors
Variables
volley
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Summary:This study aimed to describe and distinguish shot characteristics between set winning and losing pairs in high-level male padel players from Finland. Between 2022 and 2023, we analyzed 4469 points across 38 matches, examining factors such as match type, set outcome, effectiveness of the last shot, generator of forced error, and shot type. Results showed that set-winning players produced more winners (CSR = 7.7; CSR = 6.8) and committed fewer forced (CSR = 4.2; CSR = 2.8) and unforced errors (CSR = 4.0; CSR = 4.3) compared to set losing players, both in pressure training and competition matches. In addition, irrespective of the set outcome, these players achieved more winners and generated more forced errors with the smash, bandeja, forehand volley, and backhand volley. Nevertheless, a significant number of errors (both forced and unforced) are committed with the bandeja and volley (forehand and backhand). Furthermore, notable errors (forced and unforced) are observed in shots following one bounce and without a wall rebound, particularly in the forehand, backhand, and return. In conclusion, the ability to produce winners while minimizing forced and unforced errors proves to be crucial for securing sets in high-level men’s padel.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app14188499