FH2FH
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...other than what's specified by the USTA. Just wondering what others have experienced. To me, the guidlines are something like this:
3.0: Slow/moderate rally balls, developing consistency. Weak in most areas but the forehand. Footwork is poor and players are impatient or defensive. Basically just keeps the ball in play.
3.5: Moderate/fast rally balls, better consistency. More developed backhands, serves/returns. Still learning to construct points and is not comfortable over the entire court.
4.0: Rally ball similar to 3.5 with good consistency/depth. Consistent with most strokes including volleys. Footwork is being established and players are effective in their favorite area of the court. Serves/returns now more important.
4.5: Like 4.0, but with fewer weaknesses and more reliable "go to" shots. Has excellent control and plays each shot with a purpose. Comfortable in most areas of the court, but prefers to establish control of a point with a favorite shot or two.
5.0: ?? [I have not played any 5.0's, only hit a few times. I would be happy to win a handful of points over a set, haha.]
I'm curious to see others comments. I'm a 3.5 now with full swings and improving speed, but I don't have much experience since this is only my 3rd season in USTA. I've been playing seriously about 2 years.
3.0: Slow/moderate rally balls, developing consistency. Weak in most areas but the forehand. Footwork is poor and players are impatient or defensive. Basically just keeps the ball in play.
3.5: Moderate/fast rally balls, better consistency. More developed backhands, serves/returns. Still learning to construct points and is not comfortable over the entire court.
4.0: Rally ball similar to 3.5 with good consistency/depth. Consistent with most strokes including volleys. Footwork is being established and players are effective in their favorite area of the court. Serves/returns now more important.
4.5: Like 4.0, but with fewer weaknesses and more reliable "go to" shots. Has excellent control and plays each shot with a purpose. Comfortable in most areas of the court, but prefers to establish control of a point with a favorite shot or two.
5.0: ?? [I have not played any 5.0's, only hit a few times. I would be happy to win a handful of points over a set, haha.]
I'm curious to see others comments. I'm a 3.5 now with full swings and improving speed, but I don't have much experience since this is only my 3rd season in USTA. I've been playing seriously about 2 years.