What a 2.5 does
- Moves to the net behind a good lob
- Lobs when pinned at the back
- Tries a bandeja on a high ball instead of letting it pass
What a 2.5 does not do yet
- Keep the right distance from the net: too close, and every lob beats them
- Stay level with a partner
- Move again after hitting the ball
What to work on next
Positioning as a pair: the distance from the net, the distance from your partner, and the step after every shot. Padel positioning: where to stand, and when to move.
On the other scales
The converter files 2.5 under Improver: consistent rallies, basic positioning, the odd lob and volley on purpose. That reads as MATCHi 4 and LTA 3.0; Padel Mates uses the same 0 to 7 numbers as Playtomic. None of it is official, and the bands hold to about half a point. Convert any number.
How the number moves
Beat a pair rated above you and you jump; lose to a pair rated below you and you fall. Matches entered as friendly do not count. More than ten unforced errors in a set puts a player at 2.5 or under. The long version is in padel levels explained.