1.0-2.5: You're a beginner. You are learning how to keep score and serving positions and skills.

2.5-3.0: You're at a beginner-low intermediate level. You're more confident in hitting the ball out of the air, hitting ground strokes, and blocking shots.

3.0-3.5: You're generally considered intermediate. You're not afraid of the non-volley. You start exploring different shots, such as sideline shots and lobs - perhaps even attempting a dink here and there.

3.5-4.0: You're generally considered to be at a high-intermediate to advanced level. You're comfortable and confident with ground strokes, you hit the ball hard.  You want to get to the non-volley zone line and are attempting to do a third shot drop. Your ability to manipulate and slow down the game increases.

4.0-4.5: You know where you want to hit the ball and are directionally intent. You're able to execute a third shot drop and a reset shot about 50 percent of the time.

5.0-5.5: You're able to perform a third shot drop and a reset about 80 to 90 percent of the time.