Guides
Practical articles about formats, rules and running tournaments.
24 guides
- Tennis
Swiss system — tennis guide
A larger field, limited time and no elimination after a loss.
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Compass draw — tennis guide
You want a knockout-style draw without sending the first loser home. Compass is an established format; PAHANDUS offers classic and all-place modes.
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Knockout — tennis guide
Time is limited and you want a clear winner quickly. One loss ends the title run.
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Groups + playoffs — tennis guide
You want guaranteed group matches followed by a competitive finishing stage.
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Round robin — tennis guide
A small field where every player or fixed pair should meet every other entrant.
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Social tennis — tennis guide
You want a social tennis evening with rotating partners and one shared table. Social tennis is always doubles.
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Knockout — padel guide
Time is limited and you want a clear winner quickly. One loss ends the title run.
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Full manual mode — padel guide
You have your own match plan or special arrangements and want direct control.
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Timed padel (manual) — padel guide
You have your own match plan or special arrangements and want direct control.
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Mixicano (two groups) — padel guide
You want one person from each band in every pair. Bands may represent skill rather than gender.
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Groups + playoffs — padel guide
You want guaranteed group matches followed by a competitive finishing stage.
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Compass — padel guide
You want a knockout-style draw without sending the first loser home. Compass is an established format; PAHANDUS offers classic and all-place modes.
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Pairs Americano — padel guide
Pairs arrive together and want to stay together throughout.
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King of the Court — padel guide
You want players competing to reach the strongest court.
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Community padel — padel guide
Choose a social ladder with seeded players, A/B bands and movement between courts.
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Mexicano — padel guide
You want matches to become more evenly balanced as the event develops.
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Americano — padel guide
You want people to meet different partners. A good first tournament or social evening.
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How does Beat the Box work?
Four-player boxes, three partner rotations and regrouping by standings. A worked example, scoring and organiser checklist.
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How to run a social tournament without spreadsheet chaos
Players, courts, rounds, rests and results: a simple workflow that keeps the whole event under control.
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What to bring to a tennis tournament
A practical checklist for players and organisers: shoes, racket, balls, water and a simple backup plan.
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Choosing padel shoes: grip, stability and comfort
What to look for in court grip, lateral support and fit so you can move confidently and comfortably.
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How to choose the right padel balls
See how pressure and felt affect pace and bounce, and when lower-pressure training balls make more sense.
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Padel rules and etiquette: a quick guide for beginners
A practical introduction to scoring, underarm serves, wall play and the basic etiquette that keeps your first matches moving.
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What to bring to your first padel session
A simple kit list covering comfortable sportswear, clean indoor shoes and renting a racket for your first session.
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