There are several ways to determine a player’s appropriate skill level. Guidelines are posted on the USAPA website for each level, here is a quick snapshot:

1.0-2.0 – A player at this level has no knowledge of the rules of pickleball and has very little sports or athletic experience. (Please start by attending our Intro to Pickleball class)

2.5 – A player at this level has limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic ability to keep score.

3.0 – A player at this level is able to hit and return medium paced shots with regularity. May lack the ability to consistently use depth and direction with their shots as well as maintain a dink rally.

3.5+ – A player at this level will have developed many of the consistencies missing at the 3.0 level. At Court One, we would suggest, and in some cases, insist, that to participate at the 3.5+ level that you show participation, with a game won in tournament play, at the level of the program/play time you are attending.