|
Level |
Description |
|
Pro |
Highest level. Competes
on PRO tour. Trains year round to achieve highest skill level and physical
conditioning. |
|
Open |
Competes or has
competed at Open level in sanctioned tournaments. Can hit any shot from anywhere
on the court with great accuracy. No apparent weaknesses. Can develop and
execute game plans and mental strategies. |
|
A |
One of the top players
in the club. Probably trains for racquetball. Forehead and backhand strokes are
equal. High level of knowledge. high percentage of successful shots. Hits
killshots and rekills. Accurate serves, passes, killshots. Able to compete
regionally and nationally, if interested. |
|
B |
More experienced
player/athlete; probably plays and/or practices regularly. Knowledge of offense
vs. defense and shot selection. Able to execute most shots; lacks consistency;
improving footwork and ability to wait for shots; may have developed a variety
of serves; and backhand is starting to become more equal to forehand. Weakness
are apparent. |
|
C |
Plays frequently,
developing strengths. Starting to understand and execute "basic" shots
consistently. Level of knowledge is improving. Learning pinches, ceiling shots,
basic serves, strategy, and center court positioning. |
|
D |
Lacks playing
experience and may not play on a frequent basis. Learning basics: safety, rules,
forehand and backhand strokes, serves and returns. Shots are inconsistent; often
follows ball direction rather than anticipating where to move to wait for a
return; most shots will be high and rebound back to the center court area. Has
difficulty judging shot and return angles. |
|
Novice |
Just starting to learn
to play. Lacks knowledge of all aspects or sport. May be taking lessons or
someone who rarely plays. |
