Tennis & Padel Skill Level Guide
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Tennis Skill Levels
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You're new to tennis or have played only a few times. You're learning the basic rules, grip, and how to hit the ball over the net consistently.
Typical Abilities
- Can rally with a partner at a slow pace
- Understands basic rules and scoring
- Learning forehand and backhand grips
- Can serve underhand or is learning overhand serve
- Starting to move to the ball
Common Areas to Improve
- Inconsistent contact with the ball
- Difficulty controlling ball direction
- Late preparation for shots
- Standing flat-footed instead of ready position
- Hitting too hard without control
You play regularly and can sustain rallies. You're working on consistency, placement, and developing your game strategy.
Typical Abilities
- Consistent groundstrokes with moderate pace
- Can place shots to different areas of the court
- Developing a reliable serve
- Understanding of basic tactics and positioning
- Can play doubles with awareness of court coverage
Common Areas to Improve
- Inconsistency under pressure
- Limited variety in shots
- Footwork breaks down during fast exchanges
- Difficulty with high or low balls
- Net game needs development
You're a competitive player with strong fundamentals. You can execute a variety of shots and have developed your own playing style.
Typical Abilities
- Powerful and consistent groundstrokes
- Effective serve with placement and spin
- Strong net game including volleys and overheads
- Can construct points and execute game plans
- Competes in tournaments or high-level club matches
Common Areas to Improve
- Mental lapses during crucial points
- Specific technical refinements needed
- Physical conditioning for long matches
- Adapting strategy against different opponents
- Managing emotions during competition
Padel Skill Levels
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You're new to padel or have played only a few times. You're learning how the walls work, basic positioning, and the underhand serve.
Typical Abilities
- Can hit the ball over the net
- Learning to use the walls
- Understands basic rules and scoring
- Can execute an underhand serve
- Starting to understand court positioning
Common Areas to Improve
- Hitting too hard instead of using placement
- Not using the walls effectively
- Poor positioning on the court
- Difficulty with the lob and bandeja
- Standing too close to or far from the walls
You play regularly and understand padel tactics. You're comfortable with wall play and working on consistency and shot variety.
Typical Abilities
- Consistent groundstrokes and volleys
- Good use of back wall rebounds
- Can execute lobs and bandejas
- Understands doubles positioning and rotation
- Developing the vibora and other advanced shots
Common Areas to Improve
- Inconsistent under pressure
- Difficulty with fast exchanges at the net
- Over-hitting when patience is needed
- Communication gaps with partner
- Struggling with defensive lobs
You're a competitive player with excellent court awareness. You can execute all shots and play strategically with your partner.
Typical Abilities
- Full repertoire of shots including vibora, bandeja, and smash
- Excellent wall play and positioning
- Strong tactical awareness and point construction
- Effective communication and teamwork with partner
- Competes in tournaments or high-level matches
Common Areas to Improve
- Fine-tuning specific shots
- Mental game under tournament pressure
- Physical conditioning for long matches
- Adapting to different partner styles
- Reading opponents' patterns faster
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