Has developed good touch from all court positions. Hits all shot types at a high level of ability from both the forehand and backhand sides including: touch, spin, and pace with control to set up offensive situations. Understands strategy and can adjust style of play and game plan according to the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and court position. Communicates and moves well with partner - easily “stacks" court positions. Very comfortable playing at the non-volley zone. Uses weight transfer for more efficient footwork. Has good footwork and moves laterally, backward, and forward well. Hits overhead shots consistently, often as putaways.
Able to intentionally and consistently place the ball.Īble to block hard volleys directed at them and can consistently drop them into the NVZ. Recognizes and attempts to hit attackable dinks.Ĭonsistently executes effective 3rd shot strategies that are not easily returned for advantage. Serves with power, accuracy, and depth and can also vary the speed and spin of the serve.Ībility to place ball with high success at changing shot types while playing both consistently and with offensive intent. Uses pace and depth to generate opponents' error or set up next shot.Ĭan effectively direct the ball with varying depth and paces with good consistency. Beginning to seek out more competitive play. Beginning to identify opponents weaknesses and attempts to formulate game plan to attack weaknesses. Solid understanding of stacking and when and how it could be used in match play. Has a moderate number of unforced errors per game. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules of the game. Demonstrates ability to change direction in an offensive manner. Starting to understand the block/re-set volley.Īware of partner’s position on the court and is able to move as a team. Selectively mixing up soft shots with power shots to create an advantage with inconsistent results.Īble to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. Is beginning to understand difference between attackable balls and those that are not. May end dink rally too soon due to lack of patience. Increased consistency with moderate ability to control height/depth. Places a high majority of serves/returns with varying depth and speed. Has improved stroke mechanics and has moderate success at hitting a backhand consistently. Is still perfecting shot selection and timing. Consistently hits with depth and control.
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