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skill levels

Below is a guideline on how to rate yourself. You can update DUPR Rating and your self rated skill rating by logging into your CourtReserve account and then going to the tab Personal Information under the menu at the top right hand corner.

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Self-Ratings in the Advanced Categories must be supported either through DUPR, Pickleball Brackets, ranking in tournament play, or by certified rating. If you have not participated in competitive organized play before, the highest Self-Rating you may achieve is 3.5.

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2.0 - Brand New to the sport

  • Little to no knowledge of rules & strokes

  • Little to no experience in racquet sports

  • Highly recommend to take an Intro Clinic 

 

2.5 - Beginner:

  • Understands rules and how to keep score

  • Learning basic strokes

  • Developing limited consistency in hitting the ball

  • Understanding starting positions

 

2.75 - Advanced Beginner:

  • Beginning to control the direction and height of shots

  • Good understanding of starting positions and moving up to the non-volley zone

  • Developing basic serves and volleys

 

3.0 - Low Intermediate:

  • Consistently hitting forehand and backhand shots

  • Understanding basic game strategy

  • Some consistency in serving and volleying

 

3.25 - Intermediate:

  • Capable of playing a rally with some consistency.

  • Starting to incorporate more advanced shots like lobs and drops.

  • Understanding defensive shots and dinking

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3.5 - Advanced Intermediate:

  • Demonstrating consistent strokes with control and placement.

  • Utilizing various shot types effectively.

  • Use defensive and aggressive shots with some consistency

3.75 - Low Advanced:

  • Competent in executing a variety of shots with consistency.

  • Demonstrating improved court coverage and anticipation.

  • Beginning to build a point and exploit opponent weaknesses.

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4.0 - Advanced:

  • Consistently hitting with power and placement.

  • Competent in both offensive and defensive play.

  • Consistently placing shots to exploit opponent weaknesses.

 

4.25 - High Advanced:

  • Strong consistency and shot variety.

  • Demonstrating advanced strategy and tactics.

  • Competing with other advanced players regularly.

 

4.5 - Expert:

  • Excellent shot selection and execution.

  • Strong understanding of court positioning and movement.

  • Competing at high level tournaments leagues regularly.

 

5.0 - Pro:

  • Masterful control and placement of shots.

  • Exceptional court coverage and anticipation.

  • Competing at the highest levels of competition, including semi-professional or professional matches.

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