Skill Levels & Ratings

Brand new. Never played before.

• learning basic paddle contact
• Does not know the rules
• Don't know how to keep Score
• Just getting comfortable making contact with the ball

If you've never played or only hit a few balls once -- this is you.

Very new, still  learning the basics.

• Learning to hit the ball consistently
• Still learning the rules
• Learning to keep score (still confusing at times)
• Can't Play a Game On Your Own Yet

You're learning and getting comfortable, but still very early.

Beginning to understand the game.

• Can serve and return most balls
• Can keep score with some help
• Familiar with basic rules
• Learning basic court positioning

You can play games, but guidance and help may still be needed.

Comfortable beginner.

• Keeps score independently and knows the rules
• Sustains short rallies consistently
• Starting to understand positioning and basic strategy
• Developing better control and consistency

You’re able to play games on your own and are ready to compete with other beginners.

Now the game starts to feel structured.

• Consistently able to serve and return
• Understands basic court positioning
• Beginning to control pace
• Working on dinks and third shots

You’re no longer “new,” but consistency is still improving.

Reliable and improving.

• Sustains rallies regularly
• Clearly beyond the “new” stage
• Understands basic strategy and partner positioning
• Still developing controlled aggression

Mistakes still happen, but you compete comfortably at your level.

Solid recreational competitor.

• Controls pace of play
• Consistent serves, returns, third shots, and dinking
• Developing offensive patterns
• Understands strategy and court coverage

You can compete confidently with players at your level and win points intentionally, not just from opponent mistakes.

Strong competitive player.

• High consistency
• Can play an aggressive, controlled game
• Reliable third shot (drive or drop)
• Good anticipation
• Minimal unforced errors

Games are competitive and strategic.

Serious competitive level.

• High consistency under pressure
• Strong shot variety
• Controls the kitchen line
• Can reset fast-paced rallies

Plays structured, high-level tournaments.

Very strong tournament player.

• Excellent consistency
• Strong offensive and defensive control
• Rarely gives away easy points
• Reads opponents well

You compete regularly and win at advanced brackets.

Elite amateur level.

• Highly strategic
• Exceptional shot placement
• Can dictate tempo
• Wins at high-level regional tournaments

Few recreational players reach this level.

Top local or regional competitor.

• Advanced tournament success
• High athleticism and precision
• Minimal weaknesses
• Strong mental game

National-level competitor.

• Elite consistency
• Advanced shot mastery
• High tournament success
• Competes at professional level