This player is just starting to play tennis.

This player has been introduced to the game, however has difficulty playing the game due to a lack of consistency rallying and serving.

Can get the ball in play but lacks control, resulting in inconsistent rallies. Often chooses to hit forehands instead of backhands.

Can rally consistently 10 balls in a row, especially on the forehand, with an arched trajectory over the net when the objective is to hit to a partner at moderate speed.

Able to rally consistently 10 balls in a row on forehands and backhands. Able to maintain the rally when receiving high, short or wide balls, assuming the ball is received at a moderate pace, especially on the forehand stroke.

Able to move the opponent around the court or hit harder when receiving easier balls. Can execute approach shots with some consistency (more than 50%).

Able to develop points with some consistency by using a reliable combination of shots. Erratic when attempting a quality shot when receiving fast or wide balls, and when attempting passing shots.

Can use a variety of spins. Beginning to develop a dominant shot or good steadiness. Erratic when attempting a quality shot in two of the following situations: receiving fast balls, wide balls, and in passing shot situations.

Able to maintain a consistent rally; 10 balls in a row on faster balls. Very steady strokes or has a dominant shot. Periodically succeeds (50%) when attempting a quality shot when receiving fast or wide balls, and in passing shot situations.

This player has developed a gamestyle which is recognizable as either an all court player; an aggressive baseliner; a serve and volleyer; or a retriever. Has developed good anticipation either technically (can read toss on serve, body position, ...) or tactically (can read opponent's tendencies in specific situations). Has no major weaknesses and can counterattack effectively against a hard ball, wide ball or in passing shot situations. Capable of competing in "open" category provincial level tournaments. Ability to use specific shots in order to exploit opponent's weakness; drop-shot, lob, angle, moonball, etc.

Has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior level and collegiate levels and has obtained a provincial and/or national "open" ranking.

Has extensive international "open" level tournament experience at the entry professional level (challenger or satellite experience).

Is a world class professional tennis player.