Levels

Tennis One members experience levels

LEVEL	CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION
A0	Soft ball, within the service box	Complete beginner with no previous tennis experience. Learning basic strokes and how to keep the ball in play using a soft ball and a smaller court.
A1	Soft or red ball, within service box boundaries	Beginner learning how to serve, move on court, and keep score. Can hit a few shots in a row and practices rallying cooperatively using a soft or red ball.
A2	Orange ball, within the orange court boundaries	Can play slow-paced points on the orange court. Developing ball direction and movement, and learning basic singles and doubles positions.
A3	Green or regular ball, full court boundaries	Can rally at a slow pace using a green or regular ball. Developing technique and control. Ready for friendly social matches on a full court.
B1	Regular ball, full court	Can rally from the baseline with moderate consistency. Learning topspin and basic tactics. Movement and court positioning still need improvement.
B2	Regular ball, full court	More stable rally consistency from the baseline. Starting to direct shots and vary pace. Developing both first and second serves.
B3	Regular ball, full court	Can sustain longer rallies, controls shot direction and depth. Has a simple game plan and is learning how to apply tactics.
C1	Regular ball, full court	Reliable baseline game with good depth and direction. Uses a game plan but may break down under pressure. Net play is limited. (~4th league level)
C2	Regular ball, full court	Plays with control and variety. Uses spin, changes of pace, and net play to create opportunities. Can adapt the game plan as needed. (~2nd–3rd league level)
D1	Regular ball, full court	High-level club player with strong shot control and tactical awareness. Moves efficiently and handles pressure well. (~1st league & GP level)
D2	Regular ball, full court	Advanced player with consistent technique, strategic depth, and versatility in all game areas. Competes at a strong tournament level. (~GP and international level – ITF/WTA/ATP)

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