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1.0(Required)

New player with minimal understanding of the game and rules.

1.5(Required)

Can hit the ball back and forth a bit

Learning to serve

Fails to hit easy balls frequently

Beginning to learn the basic rules such as scoring, lines, side outs, etc.

2.0

Sustains short rallies

Makes basic strokes such as forehand, backhand, volley, and can serve the ball

Understands court positioning and doubles rules

2.5

Can sustain longer rallies but not a fast pace

Makes most easy shots including backhands, but still needs some work

Able to approach the non-volley zone and hit volleys.

Aware of dinks

Good understanding of the rules

Struggles to cover the entire court

3.0

Has a consistent serve and returns medium-paced balls reliably.

Able to make all basic strokes. Lacks control when trying to place the ball.

Attempts lobs and dinks with limited success.

3.5

Consistent control and placement of medium-paced shots. Able to return fast-paced shots with slightly less success.

Improved control and placement of the ball.

Needs more shot variety.

Can play aggressively at the non-volley zone.

Anticipates opponent’s shots.

Learning the strategy of doubles play.

4.0

Consistent both forehand and backhand strokes.

Can use spin with some success.

Can occasionally force errors when serving.

May lose rallies due to impatience.

Uses the dink and drop shot successfully.

Demonstrates 3rd shot strategies.

Aggressive net play in doubles.

Full understanding of the rules.

4.5

Beginning to master placement and spin.

Beginning to master 3rd shot choices.

Good footwork and positioning.

Adjusts game style to account for opponent’s strengths/weaknesses and court position.

Good shot selection. Does not force shots.

Serves consistently and can vary speed and spin.

Good court positioning. Anticipates opponent’s shot.

5.0

Mastered all shot types.

Excellent shot anticipation.

Accurate shot placement.

Forces errors. Limits their own unforced errors.

Mastered dinks and drop shots.

Mastered 3rd shot strategy.

Mastered different strategies and can vary play style.

Raw athletic ability is often what separates 5.0 players from the rest.

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