Padbol merges the glass-wall geometry of padel with foot and body striking, creating a unique 2v2 game where positioning and wall-reading are as important as technique. CourtDraw's padbol board helps coaches diagram net dominance principles, explain the wall rebound angles unique to padbol's smaller court, and plan training drills before the session starts.
Free forever · No install · Works on iPad offline
The padbol court is smaller than a padel court and fully enclosed with glass walls and a metallic grid. The shorter distances make net dominance even more critical — the team at the net can volley almost anything before it reaches the back glass. Position diagrams on CourtDraw help players understand the key positioning principles: both players in the attacking formation should be roughly 1–1.5 metres from the net, covering the width of the court without leaving the central gap unprotected.
Padbol's back and side glass walls create rebound combinations that are almost impossible to explain without a diagram. A ball struck at a side glass at a 45-degree angle will rebound across the court and, if hit with the right pace, reach the opposite back glass. Key combinations to diagram:
The attacking formation in padbol — both players at the net, volleying aggressively — is won or lost on communication. Draw the coverage zones for each player: the right-net player covers their half plus the central corridor, the left-net player mirrors. When an opponent's ball is coming cross-court, the near-net player calls and attacks while the partner holds position to cover the rebound. Diagram this communication on the board and players start making the calls automatically in matches.
Because padbol is a relatively new sport, many coaches are also learning the tactical concepts alongside their players. CourtDraw is ideal for planning drills before the session: draw the feeding position, the movement paths, and the target zones for each drill. Players who see the drill diagrammed before they execute it make fewer positioning errors and need less corrective coaching mid-drill.
Open CourtDraw and select the Padbol court. The board loads instantly in your browser — no install, no account required.
Drag player tokens into position. Draw arrows for passes and runs, zones for pressing areas, and add text annotations. Multiple phases for complex plays.
Name and save your tactic to your library. Saved plays are stored on device and available offline — perfect for touchline coaching sessions.
Export as PNG or PDF, or share a direct link. Players can open it on their phone before the game — no app download needed.
Yes — CourtDraw is completely free to start. Open the Padbol board in your browser at courtdraw.app, no account required. The free plan includes one court and three saved tactics. The Pro plan (€6/month) unlocks all 38+ sports, unlimited saves, clean exports, and shareable links.
Open CourtDraw, select the Padbol court, and use the drawing tools: drag player tokens, draw solid arrows for passes and runs, dashed arrows for off-ball movement, and add circles and zones. Save your tactic, then share it via a link or export as PNG or PDF. No drawing experience needed.
Yes. CourtDraw is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works on any browser including iPad Safari and Chrome. Once loaded it works fully offline — diagrams and saved tactics are stored on the device. Add it to your home screen for instant touchline access.
The Community Library has 200+ plays across 12 sports. Load any tactic onto your board in one click — or publish your own with Pro.
Open Community Library →No install. No credit card. Works on every device, even offline on the touchline.
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