Padel levels
Where do you stand? 8 levels, from beginner to elite.
Take the test: 7 questions, 1 minute- Level 1
Beginner
- Game
- Discovering padel, learning the basic shots.
- Competition
- Leisure, no competition benchmark.
- Level 2
Improver
- Game
- Masters the basic shots, short and slow rallies, first volleys.
- Competition
- Leisure, no competition benchmark.
- Level 3
Elementary
- Game
- Plays for fun, can serve, plays matches keeping the ball in play, starts using the back glass.
- Competition
- Leisure, no competition benchmark.
- Level 4
Intermediate
- Game
- Long rallies, moves up to and back from the net, plays off the glass, positions according to the partner.
- Competition
- Wins in P25 and P100, late rounds in P100, about 5 to 25 points per tournament.
- Level 5
Confirmed
- Game
- Serve-volley, retreats on lobs, counter-attacks, spin, lob returns, finishes points with volleys or smashes, uses the glass in defence.
- Competition
- Women around the FFT top 1,500, men around the top 10,000; mid-draw in P100, late rounds in P250.
- Level 6
Advanced
- Game
- Fast play and controlled spin, varies zones and speeds, defends double glass, counter-attacks smashes.
- Competition
- Women around the top 900, men around the top 6,000; seeded in P100, mid-draw in P250.
- Level 7
Expert
- Game
- Complete tactical mastery, bandeja and víbora mastered, double-glass defence.
- Competition
- Women around the top 450, men around the top 3,000; good results in P250 against seeds.
- Level 8
Elite
- Game
- Players in major tournaments.
- Competition
- Women around the top 150, men around the top 1,000; regulars in P1000, P1500 and P2000.
| Level | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1Beginner | Discovering padel, learning the basic shots. | Leisure, no competition benchmark. |
| Level 2Improver | Masters the basic shots, short and slow rallies, first volleys. | Leisure, no competition benchmark. |
| Level 3Elementary | Plays for fun, can serve, plays matches keeping the ball in play, starts using the back glass. | Leisure, no competition benchmark. |
| Level 4Intermediate | Long rallies, moves up to and back from the net, plays off the glass, positions according to the partner. | Wins in P25 and P100, late rounds in P100, about 5 to 25 points per tournament. |
| Level 5Confirmed | Serve-volley, retreats on lobs, counter-attacks, spin, lob returns, finishes points with volleys or smashes, uses the glass in defence. | Women around the FFT top 1,500, men around the top 10,000; mid-draw in P100, late rounds in P250. |
| Level 6Advanced | Fast play and controlled spin, varies zones and speeds, defends double glass, counter-attacks smashes. | Women around the top 900, men around the top 6,000; seeded in P100, mid-draw in P250. |
| Level 7Expert | Complete tactical mastery, bandeja and víbora mastered, double-glass defence. | Women around the top 450, men around the top 3,000; good results in P250 against seeds. |
| Level 8Elite | Players in major tournaments. | Women around the top 150, men around the top 1,000; regulars in P1000, P1500 and P2000. |
Find your level
Question 1 of 7
How long have you been playing padel?
Level or ranking?
Your level is a self-assessment of how you really play. The FFT ranking is official: it only depends on points won in official tournaments. You can show both on your profile.
Source: 8-level padel scale (French Padel Shop / Padel Magazine, 2025).