Player Skill Level Ratings 2022
Definitions as defined by the USAPA / IFP
4.0
Forehand:
Consistently hits with depth and control. Is still perfecting shot selection and timing.
Consistently hits with depth and control. Is still perfecting shot selection and timing.
Backhand:
Has improved stroke mechanics and has moderate success at hitting a backhand consistently.
Has improved stroke mechanics and has moderate success at hitting a backhand consistently.
Serve / Return:
Places a high majority of serves/returns with varying depth and speed.
Places a high majority of serves/returns with varying depth and speed.
Dink:
Increased consistency with moderate ability to control height / depth. May end dink rally too soon due to lack of patience. Is beginning to understand difference between attackable balls and those that are not.
Increased consistency with moderate ability to control height / depth. May end dink rally too soon due to lack of patience. Is beginning to understand difference between attackable balls and those that are not.
3rd Shot Drop:
Selectively mixing up soft shots with power shots to create an advantage with inconsistent results.
Selectively mixing up soft shots with power shots to create an advantage with inconsistent results.
Volley:
Able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. Is developing consistency and control. Starting to understand the block/re-set volley.
Able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. Is developing consistency and control. Starting to understand the block/re-set volley.
Strategy:
Aware of partner’s position on the court and is able to move as a team. Demonstrates ability to change direction in an offensive manner. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules of the game. Has a moderate number of unforced errors per game. Solid understanding of stacking and when and how it could be used in match play. Beginning to identify opponents weaknesses and attempts to formulate game plan to attack weaknesses. Beginning to seek out more competitive play.
Aware of partner’s position on the court and is able to move as a team. Demonstrates ability to change direction in an offensive manner. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules of the game. Has a moderate number of unforced errors per game. Solid understanding of stacking and when and how it could be used in match play. Beginning to identify opponents weaknesses and attempts to formulate game plan to attack weaknesses. Beginning to seek out more competitive play.