Former 25rd player in the world at the time of World Padel Tour, now founder of Padel Stuff à Bilbao, Andoni Bardasco book a dense analysis of current events world padel. Of Barcelona Finals to the hierarchy between Tapia, Coello and Galán, through the phenomenon of spair separations and training of amateur playersThe Spaniard develops a vision built on experience and the long term.

Barcelona Finals: A logical title, in very difficult conditionsspecific

The victory of Coello / Tapia French Barcelona Finals marked the end of the season. A title that was expected, but which was far from a given according to Andoni Bardasco.

« It doesthere's onlyonly one Master Final per year. That'sis at the end of the season, after hugetournament element, enormouselement of matches. Physically, itis verydemanding. »

He also insists on the specific playing conditions of Barcelona in winter:

« Even if itis theIn Spain, you can feel the winter. Barcelona is veryWhen wet, the ball is heavier at the end of the year.ed. This is notis not the same at allthe thing thatin July or August. »

A context which, in some years, does not always favor the same teams:

« In the Master FinalscFor edentulous children, the conditions had not necessarily been favorable.favorable. This time, they adapted wells. »

Galan, Tapia, Coello: the false question of ""best player in the world"

The question comes up regularly: Alejandro Galán Is he the best player in the world today, despite his dominance in the rankings? Tapia / Coello For Bardasco, the debate is poorly framed.

« Padel is a team sport. I don't see it as Galáagainst Tapia or Coello. It must be seen as anteam. »

He uses a telling comparison:

« Look at Mbappé at Real Madrid. The first yearthey didn'tThey won nothing. Yet, no one doubts his ability. »

According to him, the difference lies in the collective construction:

« Professional matches are played à Details. And these details are built up over time, with feeling, with mutual understanding. »

Speaking on Tapia / CoelloHis analysis is unambiguous:

« You can't say that Tapia and Coello aren't the best team. They've built something specialcial. »
« Tapia, that'sis a genius. The qualityé of ball thatWhat he proposes is incredible, but itIt's not necessarily visible from the outside.interior. The public focuses too much on the ball going out the door and doesn't give enough value to the quality of neutral balls. »
« And Coello, that's...He is a physical monster. He dominates the court, he explodes the ball, he imposes a huge presence. »

Galan, a player "unbearable to face

While he refuses to officially take a position, Bardasco makes no secret of his admiration for Alejandro Galánwhich he has faced in the past.

« Playing against Galan, c'It's unbearable. Truly unbearable. »
« He has incredible ball speed, incredible speed of tête well above average. »
« Physically, he has everything: strength,'endurance, speed, mobility. »

But he insists once again on the collective logic:

« Individually, if you ask me my favorite playerferYes, that's it.is Galán. More The best team today is Tapia-Coello. »

Galan, a modelthe perseverancemore than precocité

Bardasco points out that Galán was not an ultra-dominant prodigy in his youth.

« All the top players in the world have beentThey are the best in their category… except for Galán. »

And that is precisely what makes his career unique:

« He continued to fight when he didn't'had not yet received the results. »
"I remember that"he was teaching classes next doorso that we can continue to to play. »
« He trainedHe was born, he worked, he went back to trainingHe would start again, then sleep. And he would do it all over again. »

For Bardasco, we mustn't fall into clichés:

« This n'It's not that heis trainedmore than the others. All the top players trainThey act like sick people. »
« But he'He never gave up. He accepted that he might not succeed on the first try. »

Chingotto, the player "human"… but not easy to imitate

Often presented as more “accessible”, Fede Chingotto is, according to Bardasco, largely underestimated.

« It occupies less than'space that Galán or Coello. »
« But be careful, what'he does notIt's not easy at all. »

He details its qualities:

« His ball is trèIts heavy flight is ofIncredible quality. »
« StratEgoly, it always puts you in the right place. »
« C 'is a surgical player, with controlThe exceptional ball. »

And warns amateurs:

« Many people tell me: ""Chingotto, I can imitate him." No. His little girl falls to two centimetersvery much of the net. Yours, it remains a mediumto be above. »

The real modelthe for the future hopes : Coki Nieto

For the training, Bardasco mentions another name:

« The best example for many players, c'is Coki Nieto. »

I asked: "Why?"

« The people say : "He doesn't hit hard.But you, you think you'll one day strike like Galá?not ? »
« He strikes trVery well. That's good.it is fair that the others are almost not human. »

SPair separations: a reflection ofa societyI'm impatient

The subject of sseparations frehot This topic comes up at length in the discussion. Bardasco sees it as a generational shift.

« Before, we stayed together for at least a season. Now'Today, one can change partners six times in a year. »

And he goes even further:

« C 'is a reflection of societycurrent state. We want everything, right now. »
« At the slightest doubt, we change, instead of building. »

He regrets the lack of long-term projects:

« We are a pair top worldAnd instead of working, we separate. »
« We're looking for a magic wand at the next partner's house. »

Training: The three major mistakes amateur players make

Founder of Padel StuffBardasco observes the same mistakes recurring.

1. Underestimating the complexity of padel

« Padel is notIt's not difficult, but it's verys complex. »
« Many people believe that'we canlearn in two months. »

2. Not understanding the game

« If you don't understand padel, you can't have the right moves. »
« Tactics created technique, not...'reverse. »

3. Forgetting that itis a team sport

« We s'doesn't give a damnto have a good forehand if you don't do what your partner needs. »
« This n'It's not two individuals, it'sis an eteam. »

Learning padel: no miracle, just time

Regarding the learning period, Bardasco is clear:

« I don't'I haven't found the magic wand yet. »
« You can't learn in a week à play padel. »

He even gives figures:

« A bandeja acceptable and functional , request between 6 and 10 hours of specific work. »

Padel Stuff 2026: Partner clubs, methodology and training purchase

For the future, Padel Stuff wants to expand its ecosystem:

« Crto create a family, not just an academy. »
« To train coaches, clubs, and players with a true understanding of padel. »

An online program is also in preparation:

« Tactical learning à distance, with video monitoring, over several months. »
« Padel is a chaîno. We cannot butto untie link 8 without link 1. »

And a clear ambition:

« Crcreate a community of players who speak the same languagethe language of padel. »

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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