| Beginner |
1.0 |
Player is just starting and is learning the basic skills. |
| Beginner II |
1.5 |
Only slightly more advanced than 1.0 player.
Needs to coordinate moving with hitting the ball. Still concentrating on
getting the ball over the net from a stationary position. Learning to
serve and keep score |
| Advanced Beginner |
2.0 |
Beginning to coordinate footwork when contacting
the ball but is not consistent in hitting the ball over the net. Can serve
to some degree but double faults often. Understands scoring as well as
positions for serving and receiving. Has limited success with volley but
has knowledge of court positioning in both singles and doubles. |
| Advanced Beginner |
2.5 |
Able to judge where the ball is going. Can
sustain a slow pace rally of several shots with ability using backhand and
forehand. Can volley with moderate success. Can keep score unassisted,
call lines and serve overhand from the baseline. |
| Intermediate |
3.0 |
Player is getting better at moving to the ball
and is improving court coverage. Player can serve and sustain a slow
rally. Player needs to improve control. Player attempts to move opponent |
| Advanced Intermediate |
3.5 |
Player is beginning to develop directional control
and depth in rallies. Starting to recognize opportunities to attack short
balls. Developing more spin and power on the serve and seldom double
faults. Player is becoming more aggressive and applies basic strategy in
singles and teamwork in doubles. |
| Pre-Excellence |
4.0 |
Has dependable strokes, including control and depth
on higher-paced shots and has good court coverage. Has variety in shot
selection including lobs, overheads, volleys and approach shots.
Developing a game plan is serving with good consistency and is now forcing
some errors with poser and spin.
(Plays in Rookie Tourneys, Junior Varsity level in high
school.) |
| Junior Excellence |
4.5 |
Has dependable game and executes high-paced shots
consistently. Court coverage and footwork are sound. Has begun to master
the use of power and spins. Can vary depth of produce some winners. Second
serves are hit with good spin and placement. Can be aggressive in both
singles and doubles and covers weaknesses well. Player is developing and
offensive weapon. Self-motivated.
(Ranked in ?A? Tourneys, Varsity level high
school.) |
| Junior Excellence |
5.0 |
Has good shot
anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or weapon around which
a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors and is
capable of all shots. First serve is an offensive weapon and often allows
rushing the net. Volleys and overhead smashes are typically winning shots.
Player uses high percentage shots in both singles and doubles.
Self-motivated.
(Ranked in PNW CHAMPS and NATIONAL tournaments-Varsity
only.) |
