Player Skill Level Ratings 2022
Definitions as defined by the USAPA / IFP
3.0
Forehand:
Ability to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks directional intent and consistency.
Ability to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks directional intent and consistency.
Backhand:
Avoids using a backhand. Lacks directional intent and consistency.
Avoids using a backhand. Lacks directional intent and consistency.
Serve / Return:
Able to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks depth, direction, and consistency.
Able to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks depth, direction, and consistency.
Dink:
Not able to consistently sustain a dink rally. Not yet developed the ability to control this shot.
Not able to consistently sustain a dink rally. Not yet developed the ability to control this shot.
3rd Shot Drop:
Generally hits a medium paced ball with little direction.
Generally hits a medium paced ball with little direction.
Volley:
Able to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks direction / inconsistent.
Able to hit a medium paced shot. Lacks direction / inconsistent.
Strategy:
Understands fundamentals. Is learning proper court positioning. Knows the fundamental rules and can keep score and is now playing tournaments.
Understands fundamentals. Is learning proper court positioning. Knows the fundamental rules and can keep score and is now playing tournaments.