BEGINNER LEVEL

• 4.NC– He just started playing tennis.
• 4.6– He has limited experience and is still working mostly on putting the ball into play.
• 4.5– Requires field experience. He has obvious weaknesses in fundamentals but is familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.
• 4.4– He is learning to judge where the ball is going even if the pitch coverage is weak. He can sustain short rallies at a slow pace with other players of the same level.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

• 4.3– Fairly smooth when hitting medium paced balls, but not comfortable with all shots and lacking in the execution phase when trying to control the direction, depth or power of the shot. The most common doubles formations are one-up and one-back.
• 4.2– Improved base hitting consistency with good directional control at a moderate pace, but still lacks depth and variety. He is starting to show more aggressive net play, has improved his court coverage and is developing team play in Doubles.
• 4.1– Plays consistently and is able to control the direction of the ball and its depth on both sides (forehand and backhand) on moderate speed rallies. He is able to play lobs, approach shots and volleys with some success. He occasionally makes mistakes in serving. Exchanges can be lost due to haste. He is able to play as a team player in Doubles.

ADVANCED LEVEL

• 3.5– Begin to master the use of power and rotations and begin to manage the pace with good footwork. He can control the depth of his shots and is starting to vary the game plan according to the characteristics of the opponent. She can hit first serves with power and accuracy and land second serve. Tends to overdo or make mistakes on difficult shots. He plays aggressively at the net in Doubles.
• 3.4– Play early and often close points with a winning shot. He’s definitely regular from the baseline which he can build the game on. When he doesn’t make a winner, he forces the opponent to make a mistake. He is able to play drop shots, volleys, lobs, half volleys and smashes effectively. He plays second serve with good depth and rotation.
• 3.3– Has developed power and/or regularity as a primary weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play as needed and can play winners in a stressful situation.
• 3.2 / 3.1– Has developed power and/or regularity as a primary weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play as needed and can play winners in a stressful situation.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

• 2.8 up to 2.5– Semi-professional player, achieved a national level ranking.
• 2.4 up to 1.1– Professional player, has extensive experience in ITF, Challenger and/or ATP tournaments.