Skill Rating Guidelines
Beginner (Green Dot)
- able to perform basic doubles serve regularly (60% success rate)
- able to clear half-court regularly
- basic knowledge of the game & can keep score
Intermediate (Yellow Dot)
- able to perform doubles serve consistently (80% success rate)
- basic execution of the Drive, Drop, Lift, Smash, and 2/3 court Forehand Clear
- basic grasp of strategies & tactics including side to side and front/back court rotation
Advanced (Red Dot)
- serve consistently, with directional variety, and sometimes with deception
- hit consistently forehand full court, and regularly 2/3 court backhand
- strong knowledge & execution of Drives, Drops, Smashes and Defensive Lifts
- strong grasp of strategies/tactics and court coverage by displaying:
- good rotation between defensive sides & attacking front/back positioning
- forehand clearing strokes on the backhand side (around the head shots)
- strong court coverage and footwork technique including the Chasse
- good racquet control and knowing who-gets-what shot selections
Expert (Blue Dot)
- all Red Dot skills
- advanced strategy and tactics
- most advanced players in the club