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    This document provides a tennis self-rating guide that rates players from 1.0 to 7.0 in their groundstrokes, return of serve, net play, and serve abilities. It describes the typical skills and consistency at each rating level to help players self-assess their own abilities in each area.

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    This document provides a tennis self-rating guide that rates players from 1.0 to 7.0 in their groundstrokes, return of serve, net play, and serve abilities. It describes the typical skills and consistency at each rating level to help players self-assess their own abilities in each area.

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    TennisCanadaSelfRatingGuide

    RATING

    GROUND-STROKES
    (forehand and backhand)

    RETURN OF SERVE

    NET PLAY
    (volleys and
    overheads)

    SERVE

    1.0

    This player is just starting to play tennis

    1.5

    This player has been introduced to the game, however has difficulty playing the game due to a lack of consistency rallying and serving.

    2.0

    Can get the ball in play but lacks


    control, resulting in inconsistent
    rallies. Often chooses to hit
    forehands instead of backhands.

    Tends to position in a manner


    to protect weaknesses.
    Inconsistent return.

    2.5

    Can rally consistently 10 balls in a


    row, especially on the forehand, with
    an arched trajectory over the net
    when the objective is to hit to a
    partner at moderate speed.

    In singles, consistent when


    returning towards the middle of
    the court. In doubles, difficulty
    returning cross-court to start the
    point.

    3.0

    Able to rally consistently 10 balls in


    a row on forehands and backhands.
    Able to maintain the rally when
    receiving high, short or wide balls,
    assuming the ball is received at a
    moderate pace, especially on the
    forehand stroke.

    Can control the direction of the


    ball in both singles and
    doubles, when receiving a
    serve of moderate pace.

    Very consistent on
    forehand volley with
    easy balls, inconsistent
    on backhand volley.
    Overall has difficulty
    with low and wide balls.
    Can smash easy lobs.

    Full motion on both serves. Able to


    achieve more than 50% success
    on first serve. Second serve much
    slower than first serve.

    3.5

    Able to move the opponent around


    the court or hit harder when
    receiving easier balls. Can execute
    approach shots with some
    consistency (more than 50%).

    Can return fast serves or wellplaced serves with defensive


    actions. On easy second serve,
    can return with pace or
    directional control; can
    approach the net in doubles.

    Becoming confident at
    net play; can direct FH
    volleys; controls BH
    volley but with little
    offense; general
    difficulty in putting
    volleys away. Can
    handle volleys and
    overheads that require
    moderate movement.

    Can vary the speed or direction of


    first serve. Can direct the second
    serve to the opponent's weakness
    without double-faulting on a
    regular basis.

    4.0

    Able to develop points with some


    consistency by using a reliable
    combination of shots. Erratic when
    attempting a quality shot, when
    receiving fast or wide balls, and
    when attempting passing shots.

    Difficulty in returning spin


    serves and very fast serves. On
    moderately paced serves, can
    construct the point through
    hitting a good shot or exploiting
    an opponent's weakness. In
    doubles, can vary returns
    effectively on moderately-paced
    serves.

    Can vary the speed and direction


    of the first serve. Uses spin.

    4.5

    Can use a variety of spins.


    Beginning to develop a dominant
    shot or good steadiness. Erratic
    when attempting a quality shot in
    two of the following situations:
    receiving fast balls, wide balls, and
    in passing shot situations.

    Off first serves, can defend


    consistently but very
    inconsistent (less then 30%)
    when attempting an aggressive
    return. In doubles, has difficulty
    (less than 50%) returning a first
    serve at the feet of the
    incoming serve and volleyer.

    In singles, comfortable
    at following an approach
    shot to the net. In
    doubles, comfortable
    receiving a variety of
    balls and converting o
    offensive positioning;
    can poach on weak
    returns of serve. Able to
    put away easy
    overheads.
    When coming to the net
    after serving,
    consistently able to put
    the first volley in play
    but without pace or
    depth; however,
    inconsistent when trying
    to volley powerful or
    angled returns. Close to
    the net, can finish a
    point using various
    options including drop
    volley, angle volley,
    punch volley.

    In singles, reluctant to
    come to the net. In
    doubles, understands
    the basic positioning;
    comfortable only with
    the forehand volley;
    avoids backhand volley
    and overhead.
    Becoming at ease at the
    net in practice but
    uncomfortable in a
    game situation.

    In complete service motion. Toss


    is inconsistent. Double faults are
    common.

    Attempting a full service motion on


    the first serve. First serve in
    inconsistent (less than 50%). Uses
    an incomplete motion to ensure a
    steady second serve.

    Aggressive first serve with power


    and spin. On second serve
    frequently hits with good depth and
    placement without double faults.
    Can serve and volley off first
    serves in doubles, but experiences
    some inconsistency.

    5.0

    5.5

    6.0 & 7.0

    Able to maintain a consistent rally,


    Periodically succeeds (50%) at
    In doubles, after the
    First serve can win points outright,
    10 balls in a row on faster balls.
    aggressive return off fast first
    serve, has a good, deep
    or force a weak return. Second
    Very steady strokes or has a
    serves using dominant shot
    crosscourt volley.
    serve can prevent the opponent
    dominant shot. Periodically
    (forehand or backhand). In
    Overhead can be hit
    from attacking. Serve and volleys
    succeeds (50%) when attempting a
    doubles can return at the feet of from almost any
    on first serves in doubles with
    quality shot when receiving fast or
    serve and volleyer.
    position.
    consistency.
    wide balls, and in passing shot
    situations.
    This player has developed a game style which is recognizable as either an all court player, an aggressive baseliner, a serve and volleyer,
    or a retriever. Has developed good anticipation either technically (can read toss on serve, body position) or tactically (can read
    opponents tendencies in specific situations). Has no major weaknesses and can counterattack effectively against a hard ball, wide ball or
    in passing shot situations. Capable of competing in "open" category provincial level tournaments. Ability to use specific shots in order to
    exploit opponent's weakness: drop-shot, lob, angle, moonball
    These players will generally not need a rating. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player typically has had
    intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior level and collegiate levels and has obtained a provincial and/or national
    "open" ranking. The 6.5 player has extensive international "open" level tournament experience at the entry professional level (challenger
    or satellite experience). The 7.0 is a world class professional tennis player.

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