| ( ) |
1.0 |
|
This player is
just starting to play tennis. |
| ( ) |
1.5 |
|
This player has
limited experience and is still working on getting the ball into
play. |
| ( ) |
2.0 |
|
This player needs hands-on experience. This player has obvious stroke weakness but is
familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play. |
| ( ) |
2.5 |
|
This player is
learning to judge where the ball is going although court court
coverage is weak. This player can sustain a rally of slow pace
with other players of the same ability. |
| ( ) |
3.0 |
|
This player is
consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not comfortable
with all strokes and lacks control when trying for directional
intent, depth, or power. |
| ( ) |
3.5 |
|
This player has
achieved improved stroke dependability and direction on moderate
shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player is starting
to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage
and is developing teamwork in doubles. |
| ( ) |
4.0 |
|
This player has
dependable strokes, including directional intent and depth on
both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the
ability to us lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with
some success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving
and teamwork in doubles is evident. |
| ( ) |
4.5 |
|
This player
has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning
to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth shots,
and is beginning to vary tactics according to opponents, This
player can hit first serve with power and accuracy and place
the second serve and is able to rush the net successfully. |
