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Player is new to the game but has a basic understanding of the rules.
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Player is between the skill set of 1.0 & 1.5
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Player can hit the ball back and forth a bit and is learning to serve. They still struggle to make easy shots and are just starting to learn the basic rules of the game.
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Player is between the skill set of 1.5 & 2.0
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Player can sustain short rallies, make basic strokes such as forehand, backhand, and volleys. They are starting to understand court positioning and doubles rules.
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Player is between the skill set of 2.0 & 2.5
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Player can sustain longer rallies, but not at a fast pace. They make most easy shots, including backhands, but still need some work. They are able to approach the non-volley zone and hit volleys, and are aware of dinks. They have a good understanding of the rules but struggle to cover the entire court.
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Player is between the skill set of 2.5 & 3.0
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Player has a consistent serve and can return medium-paced balls reliably. They are able to make all basic strokes but lack control when trying to place the ball. They attempt lobs and dinks with limited success.
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Player is between the skill set of 3.0 & 3.5
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Player has consistent control and placement of medium-paced shots and can return fast-paced shots with slightly less success. They have improved control and placement of the ball but need more shot variety. They can play aggressively at the non-volley zone, anticipate opponent’s shots, and are learning the strategy of doubles play. Players make 3rd shot drops 50% of the time successfully.
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Player is between the skill set of 3.5 & 4.0
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Player is consistent with both forehand and backhand strokes and can use spin with some success. They can occasionally force errors when serving but may lose rallies due to impatience. They use the dink and drop shot successfully and demonstrate 3rd shot strategies. They have aggressive net play in doubles and a full understanding of the rules.
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Player is between the skill set of 4.0 & 4.5
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Player is beginning to master placement and spin, 3rd shot choices, and has good footwork and positioning. They adjust their game style to account for opponent’s strengths/weaknesses and court position, have good shot selection, and do not force shots. They serve consistently and can vary speed and spin, have good court positioning, and anticipate opponent’s shots.
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Player is between the skill set of 4.5 & 5.0
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Player has mastered all shot types, has excellent shot anticipation, and accurate shot placement. They can force errors and limit their own unforced errors, have mastered dinks and dropshots, and have mastered 3rd shot strategy. They have mastered different strategies and can vary their play style. Their raw athletic ability often separates them from other players.
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Player is between the skill set of 5.0 & 5.5
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The player demonstrates exceptional mastery of pickleball skills with precise shot placement, control, and consistency in advanced techniques like drops, dinks, lobs, and spins. They excel in strategy, anticipating opponents' shots, adjusting positioning, and dictating play while minimizing errors. Superior athleticism, footwork, and composure under pressure set them apart. Building on 5.0 skills, they show greater consistency and refinement in all areas of their game.
Player is new to the game but has a basic understanding of the rules.
