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RATINGS

S1

This player has limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic understating of scoring system.

 

FOREHAND: Ability to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks directional intent and consistency.

 

BACKHAND: Learning stroke form and starting to develop consistency but will avoid if possible.

 

SERVE / RETURN: Consistently gets serve/return in play with limited ability to control depth.

 

VOLLEY: Able to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks direction/inconsistent. Not yet comfortable with grip changes, feel/touch, and proper movement.

 

STRATEGY: Understands fundamentals. This player is learning proper court positioning.

S2

This player hits all shot types (touch, spin, and pace) at an intermediate level of ability from both the forehand and backhand sides.

 

FOREHAND: Consistently hits with depth and control. He/She is still perfecting shot selection and timing.

 

BACKHAND: Has improved stroke mechanics and has moderate success at hitting consistent backhands.

 

SERVE / RETURN: Places a high majority of serves/returns with varying depth and speed.

 

VOLLEY: Able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. Is developing consistency and control. Understands and implements a split step, and moves into an appropriate position based on the shot they just hit

 

STRATEGY: This player is learning proper court positioning. He/She is aware of his/her own strengths and weaknesses. Beginning to identify opponents’ weaknesses and attempts to formulate game plan to attack weaknesses. Demonstrates ability to change direction in an offensive manner.

S3

This player is a top caliber player. Performance and tournament wins speak for this player’s ability to consistently perform at a high level. This player can set up offensive situations. Has developed good touch from all court positions. Has developed a remarkably high level of variety, depth, and pace of serves.

 

FOREHAND: High level of consistency. Uses pace and depth to generate opponents’  error or set up next shot. Can switch to a slice forehand in defensive situations and to change the pace of the rally. Can lob and dip the ball low to a volleyer from the forehand side effectively.

 

BACKHAND: Can effectively direct the ball with varying depth and paces with good consistency. Is comfortable switching to a slice backhand in defensive situations and to change pace. Can lob and dip the ball low to a volleyer from the backhand side effectively.

 

SERVE / RETURN: Serves with power, accuracy, and depth and can also vary the speed and spin of the serve. Is able to serve & volley, and also chip ‘n’ charge.

 

VOLLEY: Able to block hard volleys directed at him/her. This player can consistently put away overheads.

 

STRATEGY: Has good footwork and moves laterally, backward, and forward well. Uses weight transfer for more efficient footwork. Able to change direction with ease. Understands strategy and can adjust style of play and game plan according to the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and court position. Limited number of unforced errors.