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1.0
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Just
Starting to play tennis |
1.5
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Has limited experience and is still working primarily on
getting the ball into play. |
2.0
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Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but
is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles
play. |
2.5
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Learning to judge where the ball is going although court
coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace
with other players of the same ability. |
3.0
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Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is
not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when
trying for directional control, depth or power. Most common
doubles formation is one-up and one-back. |
3.5
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Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional
control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and
variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has
improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in
doubles. |
4.0 |
Has dependable strokes, including directional control and
depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots,
plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and
volleys with some success. Occasionally forces errors when
serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be
lost due to impatience. |
4.5 |
Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning
to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of
shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to
opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and
place the second serve. Tends to overhit on difficult shots.
Aggressive net play is common in doubles. |
5.0 |
Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding
shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be
structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of
short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully
execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes
and has good depth and spin on most second serves. |
5.5 |
Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon.
Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive
situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation. |
6.0 |
Has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking. |
6.5 |
Has extensive satellite tournament experience. |
7.0 |
Makes his living from tournament prize money. |