
Guide to self-assessment:
Give yourself 1-10 points for each shot:
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SERVE - (including first and second serves)
FOREHAND - (including spins, lobs, dropshots)
BACKHAND - (including spins, lobs, dropshots)
FOREHAND VOLLEY - (including overhead smash and dropshots)
BACKHAND VOLLEY - (including overhead smash and dropshots)
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1 point - very limited mastery, just starting. A grasp of the basics of all shots is required to join the ITL
2 points - weak, inaccurate
3 points - mildly consistent, can hit at least 5 shots in a row both in practice and in a match
4 points - mildly consistent, improving accuracy, able to hit near to where you're aiming at often
5 points - can consistently hit 10 shots back in a row both in practice and in a match, with accuracy
6 points - highly consistent, high accuracy, hitting with the power of an average adult social player
7 points - errors are few, most shots are what an adult would consider powerful
8 points - shot is a weapon, wins considerably more points than it loses against most opponents
9 points - other players of most abilities and ages fear this shot
10 points - practical perfection, a consistent weapon, opponents of all abilities struggle against it
A - rated: 41 - 50 points
B - rated: 31 - 40 points
C - rated: 21 - 30 points
D - rated: 11 - 20 points
E - rated: 5 - 10 points