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Modern padel analytics is evolving beyond match-level stats. The next frontier — and the true edge for elite analysts and bettors — comes from rally-level and shot-pattern data.

This guide explains how to build predictive models using sequences, patterns, and tactical behaviours inside rallies, enabling far more accurate forecasts than traditional statistics.

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🟦 Why Rally Data Matters More Than Match Stats

Match-level stats (Golden Points, net %) are powerful, but rally data reveals:

✔ how points are constructed

✔ which patterns succeed or fail

✔ tactical identity of each team

✔ psychological responses under pressure

✔ momentum triggers inside rallies

This level of detail creates high-resolution predictions.

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🟩 1. Rally Structure Variables (Core Components)

Every rally in padel can be broken down into:

✔ Rally length (number of shots)

✔ First shot type (serve, return, lob, drive)

✔ Net-approach timing

✔ Overhead sequences (bandeja → vibora → smash)

✔ Ball-height transitions

✔ Defensive resets (wall play)

Each variable influences win probability.

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🟨 2. Shot-Pattern Sequences (The Heart of Predictive Modelling)

Rallies follow repeatable shot patterns.

These patterns — once identified — allow point-by-point forecasting.

Common sequences:

• Serve → deep return → net battle
• Lob → bandeja → lob → smash attempt
• Wall defense → volley pressure → error
• Vibora → cross recovery → net crash

Recording these patterns allows statistical modelling of outcomes.

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🟥 3. Pattern Win Rates (The Most Predictive Metric)

Not all patterns are equally effective.

Example Pattern:

Lob → Bandeja → Deep Lob

• Wins 64% of points for defensive duos
• Wins only 41% for aggressive teams

By learning each team’s most successful sequences, you can predict:

✔ which patterns they will use

✔ how opponents will respond

✔ probability of momentum swings

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🟦 4. State-Based Modelling (Markov Chains)

A Markov model treats each rally state as a “node”:

States include:

• Serving team at net
• Returning team at net
• Both teams at baseline
• One player off-balance
• Smash setup state

Each state has a transition probability based on previous sequences.

Example:

• If a team wins the net → 78% chance of winning the point
• If forced off balance → 63% chance of losing the point

This becomes the backbone of predictive simulations.

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🟧 5. Machine Learning for Rally Prediction

Using rally-level features, you can train ML models such as:

✔ Random Forest Classifiers

✔ Gradient Boosting (XGBoost)

✔ LSTM Neural Networks (sequence analysis)

✔ HMMs (Hidden Markov Models)

These models detect:

• tactical weaknesses

• fatigue signals

• rally inefficiencies

• opponent-specific vulnerabilities

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🟫 6. Overhead Behaviour Modelling (Critical in Padel)

Overheads decide 40–50% of points at elite level.

Model these variables:

✔ overhead accuracy

✔ smash success rate

✔ bandeja depth control

✔ vibora spin effectiveness

✔ overhead fatigue (decline in set 3)

Predicting overhead performance = predicting match outcomes.

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🟥 7. Lob Pressure Modelling (Underdog Weapon)

Lobs disrupt attackers.

Track:

✔ forced overheads per rally

✔ defensive-to-offensive conversion rate

✔ lob height vs opponent positioning

Underdogs with strong lob efficiency have outsized upset potential.

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🟦 8. Net-Dominance Chains

Instead of tracking total net time, track:

✔ net-entry timing

✔ number of volleys per rally

✔ forced errors created at net

✔ % of points won after establishing net control

This helps predict which team will dominate the tactical axis of the match.

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🟧 9. Momentum Detection Using Shot Patterns

Momentum changes are reflected in shot patterns.

Signals:

✔ quicker transitions to net

✔ more aggressive overhead selection

✔ reduced lob height from pressured teams

✔ shorter rallies after frustration errors

Models can identify momentum before it’s visible in the score.

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🟫 10. Rally-Based Simulation (Monte Carlo 2.0)

Instead of simulating match scores, simulate entire rallies.

Simulation inputs:

• rally patterns

• state transitions

• overhead fatigue decay

• net-dominance stats

Outputs include:

✔ point-by-point probabilities

✔ projected match score

✔ upset probability curve

✔ risk dispersion

This is the future of padel analytics.

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🟥 Example: Rally Model Insight

Scenario:

Team A:

• High lob efficiency
• Strong bandeja depth
• Weak smash success

Team B:

• Strong overhead finishing
• Poor wall defense
• Low long-rally success

Rally Model Output:

• Slow-court advantage → Team A wins 58%
• Fast-court advantage → Team B wins 65%

Conditions decide tactical identity — and therefore outcomes.

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🟦 Quick Checklist for Rally-Based Predictive Models

✔ Are rally sequences recorded consistently?

✔ Do you track overhead patterns?

✔ Did you create state transitions?

✔ Is net dominance quantified?

✔ Are lobs measured by depth + height?

✔ Do you track fatigue decay?

✔ Have you built simulations from rally data?

If yes → you have a next-generation padel model.

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🟩 Summary

Predictive modelling using rally and shot-pattern data is the future of padel analytics.
It enables deeper insights by analysing:

• rally structure
• shot sequencing
• overhead dynamics
• tactical patterns
• momentum signals
• state transitions
• simulation-based forecasting

Analysts who adopt rally-level modelling will stay years ahead of industry competition.

Category 10 (Advanced Padel Analytics & High-Level Strategy) is now fully complete.