| 1.5 | - Lacks court experience
- Working primarily on getting the ball in play | - May or may not be clear on scoring rules and how to play a set of tennis.
- Needs help or reminders on where to stand when playing singles and doubles points.
- Can make contact on some shots, especially the forehand, but is unable to maintain a rally.
- Serve is very inconsistent (under 50%).
- Unfamiliar with various grips and their uses. | - Tennis 101 |
| 2.0 | - Limited playing experience and strokes need developing
- Familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play | - Can sustain a short rally of 3-5 balls, primarily with the forehand, but lacks directional control.
- Is starting to get comfortable with the difference between forehand and backhand grips.
- Is not comfortable at the net at all but can make volley contact.
- Has trouble tracking overheads and making clean contact.
- Averages below 50% of 1st serves.
- Is nearly ready for formal competitive play and is learning how to score and play a set of tennis. | - Clinic 2.0
- Cardio Tennis
- Ball Machine |
| 2.5 | - Learning to judge where the ball is going, although court coverage is limited
- Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability | - Can sustain rally of 6-8 balls with slow pace; some directional control with FH & BH with a peer.
- Can volley but does not go to the net voluntarily; has not mastered Continental grip.
- Can track and make contact on overheads.
- Can make 50% of 1st serves; is learning to serve with Continental grip; Serve is not a weapon yet but it is reliable.
- Can score and play a match under formal competitive conditions and is ready for USTA League play; is learning how to manage a tie-break. | - Clinic 2.5
-Tactics 2.5 Doubles
- Serve & Return 2.5
- Cardio Tennis
- Ball Machine
- USTA Adult League |
| 3.0 | -Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power.
- Most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back. | - Can rally 8-10 balls with medium-pace with directional control on both FH & BH with a peer.
- Hits primary groundstrokes with topspin; is beginning to incorporate some slice/underspin and vary shots.
- Understands basic shot selection and uses the appropriate grip for each shot.
- Volleys with confidence using Continental grip more than 50% of the time.
- Can occasionally serve and volley as well as poach in doubles.
- Can place more than 60% of 1st serves into play; has a dependable 2nd serve using slice.
- Is beginning to understand and execute basic tactics in match play.
- May have 1-3 seasons of formal match play in the USTA Adult League. | - Clinic 3.0
- Tactics 3.0 Doubles
- Serve & Return 3.0
- Cardio Tennis
- Ball Machine
- Live Ball
- Live Ball Drop-Ins
- USTA Adult League |
| 3.5 | - Achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety.
- Exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles | - Can rally 10-15 balls with medium-pace with directional control on both FH & BH.
- Hits primary groundstrokes with topspin; has some mastery of slice/underspin and can vary shots within rallies.
- Can execute changes in shot trajectory (shape the ball) but this isn’t always reliable.
- Volleys with confidence using Continental grip more than 80% of the time.
- Can put more than 70% of 1st serves into play; has a 2nd serve with some command of slice/kick; also has command of placement of serve
- Can execute tactics in match play and understands when to attack or defend.
- Can serve and volley, poach, and use formations in doubles.
- May have 1-5 seasons of formal match play in the USTA Adult League | - Clinic 3.5
- Tactics 3.5 Doubles
- Tactics 3.5 Singles
- Serve & Return 3.5
- Cardio Tennis
- Ball Machine
- Boot Camp
- Live Ball
- Live Ball Drop-Ins
- USTA Adult League |
| 4.0 | - Dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots.
- Can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving.
- Rallies may be lost due to impatience
- Teamwork in doubles is evident | - Is becoming very technically sound with ground strokes, volleys & serves.
- Can vary spins in rallies with directional control and can vary trajectories as well.
- Can force errors with first serve and place the second serve in specific locations.
- Can comfortably move between offense and defense in points.
- Can serve and volley, poach, and use or play against formations.
- Is beginning to reverse poach off the return in doubles.
- Is becoming an advanced adult recreational player. | - Tactics 4.0 Doubles
- Tactics 4.0 Singles
- Serve & Return 3.5
- Cardio Tennis
- Ball Machine
- Boot Camp
- Live Ball
- Live Ball Drop-Ins
- Adult HP – Premier
- USTA Adult League |
| 4.5 | - Has very good consistency; uses speed & spin effectively and depth control well
- Player serves aggressively with limited double faults; uses power & spin; aggressive returns and can take pace off with moderate success.
- Can volley well & has sound footwork; developing touch but still over-hits.
- Player has intentional variety; hits with pace; covers weaknesses well and has aggressive net play; exhibits good anticipation. | | - Tactics 4.0 Doubles
- Tactics 4.0 Singles
- Cardio Tennis
- Ball Machine
- Boot Camp
- Live Ball
- Live Ball Drop-Ins
- Adult HP – Elite
- USTA Adult League |
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