Here's the deal guys. I'm 15, sports backround (mainly Basketball), started playing tennis more seriously in July or so...So at that time I was major pusher/moonballer. What I'm asking, is: Do you think, could someone go from maybe 1 - 1.5 to a 3.5 in 4 months? (Not trying to get caught up in ratings & stuff here, just your opinions :mrgreen:
SW Forehand, 2hbh...
My interpretation:
3.5:
FOREHAND: Good consistency and variety on moderate shots; good directional control; developing spin - Yup, good pace/spin on my forehand - when playing my dad (Played a friend on V whos a 4.5 - rallied well at the beginning, then he decide to play "normal" and I had a hard time w/ uber topspin.)
BACKHAND: Hitting with directional control on moderate shots; has difficulty on high or hard shots; returns difficult shot defensively - Probably a little lower...getting much better though...2hbh, no longer pushing.
SERVE/RETURN OF SERVE: Starting to serve with control and some power; developing spin; can return serve consistently with directional control on moderate shots - Yeah...on flat serves..definately improving, 1/2 go in now...playing my cousins and dad, its only been returned once, a floater. I can hit a ts/slice decently...topspin needs work.
VOLLEY: More aggressive net play; some ability to cover side shots; uses proper footwork; can direct FH volleys; controls BH volley but with little offense; difficulty in putting volleys away - um...I like playing @ the net...I volley pretty well...still pop it up sometimes though.
SPECIAL SHOTS: Consistent overhead on shots within reach; developing approach shots, drop shots; and half volleys; can place the return of most second serves - Um...I think I'm pretty good at these. I rarely miss an overhead inside the service line. Dropshots are pretty good, sometimes long though. I can half volley.
PLAYING STYLE: Consistency on moderate shots with directional control; improved court coverage; starting to look for the opportunity to come to the net; developing teamwork in doubles - I think so.
SW Forehand, 2hbh...
My interpretation:
3.5:
FOREHAND: Good consistency and variety on moderate shots; good directional control; developing spin - Yup, good pace/spin on my forehand - when playing my dad (Played a friend on V whos a 4.5 - rallied well at the beginning, then he decide to play "normal" and I had a hard time w/ uber topspin.)
BACKHAND: Hitting with directional control on moderate shots; has difficulty on high or hard shots; returns difficult shot defensively - Probably a little lower...getting much better though...2hbh, no longer pushing.
SERVE/RETURN OF SERVE: Starting to serve with control and some power; developing spin; can return serve consistently with directional control on moderate shots - Yeah...on flat serves..definately improving, 1/2 go in now...playing my cousins and dad, its only been returned once, a floater. I can hit a ts/slice decently...topspin needs work.
VOLLEY: More aggressive net play; some ability to cover side shots; uses proper footwork; can direct FH volleys; controls BH volley but with little offense; difficulty in putting volleys away - um...I like playing @ the net...I volley pretty well...still pop it up sometimes though.
SPECIAL SHOTS: Consistent overhead on shots within reach; developing approach shots, drop shots; and half volleys; can place the return of most second serves - Um...I think I'm pretty good at these. I rarely miss an overhead inside the service line. Dropshots are pretty good, sometimes long though. I can half volley.
PLAYING STYLE: Consistency on moderate shots with directional control; improved court coverage; starting to look for the opportunity to come to the net; developing teamwork in doubles - I think so.