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1.0 - 2.0

 

• You’re a real beginner, with little knowledge of the game.

 

2.5

 

• You can sustain a short rally with other amateurs.

• You understand the scoring system to some degree.

 

3.0

 

• You're now playing in tournaments. 

• You can hit a passable forehand, serve and volley, but struggle to maintain a dink rally. 

• You avoid the backhand, and your third shot lacks direction.

• You’re starting to grasp court position, and can keep scores.

 

3.5

 

• Your dinks, volleys, and forehands are starting to be more consistent and controlled. 

• You can deploy a backhand when necessary, and your serves are getting more accurate. 

• When it comes to strategy, you’re now able to move quickly to the non-volley zone

• You know the difference between the hard and the soft game. 

• You can sustain a short rally, and get the idea of stacking and its uses.

 

4.0

 

• You’re hitting your forehands, serves, and volleys with good control over depth and speed. 

• You can hit a backhand with moderate success, and be able to mix up your third shot’s power levels.

• Your dink game is improving, and you're able to spot an attackable ball when you see it. 

• You have a moderate number of unforced errors in each game. 

• You’re starting to spot your opponent's weaknesses and attack them. 

• You've got the hang of stacking, and when to use it to your advantage.

 

4.5

 

• You have a high level of consistency in your forehand. 

• You can vary the speed, power, and spin of your serve.

•  You can effectively direct your backhand and can block hard volleys directed at you.

• As for the third shot, you can intentionally and consistently place the ball where you want it. 

• Your dink game is advancing, and you have a high success rate with changing shot types. 

• Your footwork and weight transfer are good, and you play well with your partner, including easily stacking.

 

5.0

 

• You can hit all shots with a high level of ability from forehand and backhand. That means controlling spin, pace, and aim from all court positions. 

• You’ve mastered dinks and drop shots, and can make your opponents move by placing shots where you aim them. 

• You know when to use a good dink in a rally to create an opportunity to attack. 

• On your third shot, you can drop and drive the ball from the forehand and backhand. 

• You're able to control your volleys and aim them at your opponent's feet while blocking 

• and neutralizing hard volleys toward you.

 

5.5

 

• This rating is for the pros and semi-pros