3.0 – 3.4
Familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play; frequently out of position. Prepared for
moderately paced shots.
Fairly consistent with some directional intent; lacks depth control.
Incomplete service motion; double faults some; toss inconsistent; unpredictable return of serve; able to get ball in play at slow pace; can return slow paced serve.
Uncomfortable at net; avoids backhand; lacks footwork.
Can sustain a short rally of slow pace; lacks consistency; weak court coverage; usually remains in the
initial doubles position.

Note: Golden Rackets requires 3.5 or better rating for Tennis play

3.5 – 3.7
Shows consistency and variety on moderate shots with directional control; developing spin.
Can put away easy overheads; can hit to opponent’s weaknesses; able to lob defensively on difficult shots.
Hits with some directional control on moderate shots; has difficulty on high or hard shots.
Needs to work on receiving preparation; often chooses to hit forehand instead of backhand.
Little consistency when trying for power; second serve is often considerably slower than first serve.

3.8 – 4.0
Very good hitting consistency; uses speed and spin effectively; controls depth well; tends to over-hit on difficult shots; offensive on moderate shots.
Hits with directional control on moderate shots; little difficulty on high or hard shots; returns difficult shots defensively.
Aggressive serve with limited double faults; uses power and spin; developing offense; on second serve,
frequently hits with good depth and placement.
Frequently hits aggressive service returns; can take pace off with moderate success in doubles play.
Can hit most volleys with depth, pace and direction; plays difficult volleys with depth; good drop-shots.
Uses forehand to set up offensive situations; has developed good touch; consistent on passing shots.

4.1 – and above
Strong shots with control, depth, and spin; uses forehand to set up offensive situations; has developed
good touch; consistent on passing shots.
Can use backhand as an aggressive shot with good consistency; has good direction and depth on most
shots; varies spin.
Places both first and second serve effectively with intent of hitting to a weakness; has a variety of
serves to rely on; good depth, spin, and placement on most second serves to force weak return or set
up next shot; can mix aggressive and off-paced service returns with control, depth, and spin.
Can hit most volleys with depth, pace and direction; plays difficult volleys with depth; given an
opportunity volley is often hit for a winner.
Approach shots and passing shots are hit with pace and high degree of effectiveness; can lob
offensively; overhead can be hit from any position; hits mid-court volleys with consistency.