Table 1.

Summary of studies exploring match-play demands in padel.

Study	Sample	Variables
Hoyo-Lara et al., [39]	Advanced players.	Physiological variables: heart rate, lactate, VO2max, and rating of perceived exertion
Carrasco et al., [40]	Advanced players.	Game durations, shot distribution, and physiological variables: heart rate, VO2max
Priego et al., [27]	Professional players	Player shots and movements
Amieba et al., [47]	Recreational players	Heart rate, VO2max, player movements
Castillo-Rodríguez et al., [41]	Advanced and recreational players	Physiological variables (heart rate, lactate, VO2max, and rating of perceived exertion) and players’ movements (distance covered)
Courel-Ibáñez et al., [48]	Professional players	Game result, attack effectiveness, players’ location, and serve situation
Torres-Luque et al., [34]	Professional players	Game durations and shot number and distribution
Carbonell et al., [42]	Semi-professional players	Hear rate and time within training zones
Courel-Ibáñez et al., [28]	Professional players	Performance players’ profiles according to technical, spatial, effectiveness, and hand dominance characteristics
García-Benítez et al., [33]	U-16 and U-18 players	Game durations, rest interval time, and number of strokes per rally
Lupo et al., [35]	Professional players	Shot distribution, shot effectiveness, and rally duration
Díaz-García et al., [49]	Professional players	Mental fatigue and psychomotor vigilance (reaction time)