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1.0 - This player is just
starting to play tennis.
1.5 - This player has
limited playing experience and is still working primarily on getting
the ball over the net, has some knowledge of scoring but is not
familiar with basic positions and procedures for singles and doubles
play.
2.0 - This player may have
had some lessons but needs on-court experience; has obvious stroke
weaknesses but is beginning to feel comfortable with singles and
doubles play.
2.5 - This player has more dependable strokes and is
learning to judge where the ball is going; has weak coverage or is
often caught out of position, but is starting to keep the ball in
play with other players of the same ability.
3.0 - This player can
place shots with moderate success, can sustain a rally of slow pace
but is not comfortable with all strokes; lacks control when trying
for power.
3.5 - This player has
achieved stroke dependability and direction on shots within reach,
including forehand and backhand volleys, but still lacks depth and
variety; seldom double faults and occasionally forces errors on the
serve.
4.0 - This player has dependable strokes on both forehand
and backhand sides; has the ability to use a variety of shots
including lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys; can place the
first serve and force some errors; is seldom out of position in a
doubles game.
4.5 - This player has
begun to master the use of power and spins; has sound footwork; can
control depth of shots and is able to move opponent up and back, can
hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve;
is able to rush net with some success on serve in singles as well as
doubles.
5.0 - This player has good
shot anticipation; frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional
consistency around which a game may be structured; can regularly hit
winners or force errors off of short balls; can successfully execute
lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes; has good depth
and spin on most second serves.
5.5 - This player can
execute all strokes offensively and defensively; can hit dependable
shots under pressure; is able to analyze opponents styles and can
employ patterns of play to assure the greatest possibility of
winning points; can hit winners or force errors with both first and
second serves. Return of serve can be an offensive weapon.
6.0 - This player has
mastered all the above skills, has developed power and/or
consistency as a major weapon; and can vary strategies and styles of
play in a competitive situation. This player typically has had
intensive training for national competition at junior or collegiate
levels.
6.5 - This player has
mastered all of the above skills and is an experienced tournament
competitor who regularly travels for competition and whose income
may be partially derived from prize winnings.
7.0 - This is a world
class player
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