The coach and analyst Romain TaupinFounder Padeleconomics, shares a reflection transmitted by a great international coach: only 10% of the balls in a match are actually complicatedThe remaining 90% are accessible balls, sometimes even easy. The conclusion is clear: A match is not won on spectacular shots, but on the management of simple balls.

The paradox of amateur players

In his explanation, Romain Taupin highlights a frequent observation:

  • Amateur players often manage to save very complicated balls (double glass, very low balls, volleys that are difficult to block).
  • But, paradoxically, they commit gross errors on harmless balls... which nevertheless represent the majority of exchanges.

The reason is mainly mental: on a difficult ball, the player concentrates to the maximum, which allows him to succeed despite an imperfect technique. On the other hand, on an easy ball, he relaxes his attention and ends up offering a free point.

Romain Taupin's advice: concentration above all

To progress and avoid these mistakes, the coach insists on a simple principle: keep the same level of concentration on all balls.

  • Don't underestimate easy shots.
  • Maintain the same mental rigor as in complicated situations.

In short, it's not just a question of technique: the difference is in mental management and concentration.

As Romain Taupin recalls:

“You don't lose a match because you miss an exceptional shot. You lose it because you didn't know how to handle easy balls well.”

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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