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Padel King of the Court: climb the courts, take the crown
King of the Court ranks the courts: court 1 is the top. Each round, winners move up a court, losers move down, and partners rotate.
A fast, lively format, perfect for 8 to 16 players on 2 to 4 courts. The pair on court 1 at the end takes the title.
- Add the players (a multiple of 4 is best) and the points per match.
- The tool places the players on the courts and generates the matches.
- Enter the scores, then generate the next round: promotions and relegations happen automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
How many players for a padel King of the Court?
King of the Court works best with a multiple of 4 players (8, 12, 16) across 2, 3 or 4 courts. With 8 players and 2 courts, each round puts 2 pairs on each court. If the player count is not a multiple of 4, a pair may sit out.
How do players move in King of the Court?
After each round, the winning pair on a court moves up one court (court 2 to court 1, say). The losing pair moves down one. On court 1 the winners stay; on the bottom court the losers stay. Partners change every round.
Who wins a King of the Court?
The pair on court 1 (the top court) at the end of the last round are crowned King of the Court. Standings are also computed by number of wins, then by points to break ties.
What is the difference between King of the Court and Americano / Mexicano?
King of the Court is a fixed (or semi-fixed) pairs format with a ladder of courts: winners climb. The Americano and Mexicano are individual formats where every point counts towards a personal total. King of the Court is more visual and spectacular, ideal in a club with several courts.
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