4.0+ Programs

TCSP uses the following criteria to define the average 4.0 & 4.5 player:

• Groundstroke Skills: 4.0-4.5 players should be able to rally as follows:
  • 8-12 balls on a 78′ full court with standard yellow ball at a medium to fast pace.
  • Players can change direction of the ball at a medium to fast pace with both FH & BH.
  • Players can hit both FH & BH with both topspin and slice.
  • Players use two different grips on FH & BH 90% of the time.
  • Players can control shape of the ball with height an depth more than 75% of the time.
  • Players possess high-level of mobility enabling good court coverage on offense and defense.
• Net Play:
  • Players volley with confidence and use Continental grip at least 75% of the time.
  • Players understand movement patterns to attack and defend at net.
  • Players are comfortable signaling and can poach intentionally.
  • Players can transition from baseline to net using a variety of shots including slice among other means.
• Serving:
  • Players can put more than 60% of 1st serves (fast pace) into play.
  • 2nd serve is 80% dependable to start play.
  • Players impart slice/kick on 90% of all serves;
  • Players can place serve into service box in at least 3 different locations.
• Tactics:
  • Players have established themselves as a certain playstyle:
    • Aggressive baseliner
    • Defensive baseliner
    • Big Server 
    • All-court player
  • Players can execute tactics in match play and understand when to attack or defend.
  • Players utilize the lob and drop shot effectively in singles and doubles play.
  • Players are comfortable using other tactics and 4-5 different doubles formations.