0.0

0.5

Initiation Beginner – few months playing with a racket.

• Can serve with basic technique at low speed.
• Focus on familiarization with the court and simple ball handling.
• No rallies or organized play.

1.0

Beginner – Learning the fundamental strokes and basic court positioning. Focus on keeping the ball in play and developing hand-eye coordination.

• Developing basic hand-eye coordination.
• Limited rallies and slow pace of play.
• Learning basic forehand and backhand strokes.
• Introduction to volley and smash basic technical aspect.

1.5

Improver Beginner – Starting to understand the court dynamic and the use of the walls.

• Discovering the strokes with the side wall and back wall.
• Can play a game at slow pace and keeping the ball in play with some consistency.
• Starting to develop basic court awareness.

2.0

Improver – Developing consistency in basic shots. Starting to understand court movement and simple tactics.

• Short rallies with increasing consistency and speed.
• Improved volleys, smash and basic court coverage.
• Learning to control direction and speed of the ball.
• Developing more consistent forehand and backhand strokes.
• Play long exchanges with moves front and back court.

2.5

Intermediate – Developing more consistent shot placement and basic tactics.

• Increased consistency in shot placement and direction.
• Starting to use basic lobs and wall returns effectively.
• Developing better court positioning and movement.
• Understanding basic partner communication and positioning.

3.0

Intermediate – Consistent strokes and ability to control the ball. Developing tactical awareness and court positioning.

• Longer rallies with varied shots.
• Ability to play lobs and basic defensive shots.
• Understanding of partner positioning and teamwork.
• Beginning to use the glass walls effectively.

3.5

Intermediate + – Refined shot selection and developing a more strategic approach to the game.

• More consistent and controlled use of the walls in play.
• Improved anticipation and reading of opponent’s shots.
• Developing shot selection and strategic play.
• Starting to incorporate more tactical variations in matches.

4.0

Advanced – Mastery of basic strokes and consistent match play. Starting to incorporate advanced techniques and tactics.

• Consistent and controlled play with fewer unforced errors.
• Ability to play slice and varied shots.
• Strategic court positioning and anticipation.
• Consistent use of glass walls in defense and offense.
• Finishes in the first half of P250 tournaments and in the top 3 of P100 tournaments.

4.5

Advanced – Refining advanced techniques and increasing consistency in competitive play.

• Improved consistency and control in advanced shots (bandeja, vibora).
• Developing strategic variations in play and adapting to different opponents.
• Increased focus on mental game and tactical awareness.
• Regular participation in local tournaments with consistent results.
• Finishes in the top 3 of P250 tournaments and start competing in P500 tournaments.

5.0

Advanced – High level of technical and tactical proficiency. Capable of playing at a fast pace and adapting to different opponents.

• Mastery of all strokes and advanced techniques (bandeja, vibora).
• High level of consistency and control in all areas of the court.
• Strategic use of variations in speed, spin, and placement.
• Strong mental game and ability to read opponents.
• Regularly finishes in the mid-table of P500 tournaments.

5.5

Advanced + – High-level consistency and tactical mastery, with a focus on competitive results.

• Consistent performance at a high level of competition.
• Refined tactical variations and ability to adapt to any opponent.
• Exceptional mental game and ability to perform under pressure.
• Consistent results in regional tournaments and aiming for higher rankings.
• Occasionally finishes in the top 5 of P500 tournaments.

6.0

Expert – Highly skilled player with a comprehensive understanding of the game. Capable of competing at a high level.

• Mastery of all aspects of the game, including advanced shots and tactics.
• Exceptional consistency, control, and court coverage.
• Ability to adapt to any opponent and playing style.
• High-level competition experience and consistent results.
• Ranking within top regional or national levels (e.g., Top 1800, Top 500).

7.0

Elite – Professional or top-level player with exceptional skill and experience.

• Consistent performance at the highest level of competition.
• Mastery of all aspects of the game and ability to innovate.
• High-level physical and mental conditioning.
• Ranking among the top national or international players (e.g., Top 30, Top 200).