3.0 Description of Skills

• I know how to re-figure the score & who is supposed to serve after losing track.
• I am working to keep the serve deep & and placing the ball to forehand/backhand side of each receiver.
• 75% of my serves are successful  (i.e.. not out of bounds).
• I hit deeper and higher service returns to allow time to approach the net.
• I move quickly toward the non-volley zone when I have the opportunity.
• I am learning to use the approach shot & split step to navigate the transition zone without getting caught mid-court.
• I have enough mobility, quickness and hand eye coordination to cover my half of the court.
• I return the ball lower over the net when appropriate.
• I am starting to be more aware of my partners position on the court and moving more as a team.
• I demonstrate improved skill with all the basic shot strokes as well as shot placement.

3.5 Description of Skills

• I demonstrate better placement and depth on serves & return of serves.
• 90% of my serves are successful (in the court)
• I can consistently dink while changing directions from cross court to down the line forehand & backhand
• I consistently execute lobs, forehand & backhand ground strokes, overheads, net volleys and sustained dinking.
• I am starting to execute the half volley shot successfully.
• I can consistently punch volley to back half of the  court to keep opponents at the baseline.
• I can sustain a controlled volley exchange at the net with some ability to place the volley shot.
• I incorporate a successful third shot drive when appropriate.
• I can perform a third shot drop from the baseline & use more drop shots to get to the net & or reset the point.
• I move forward with my partner to approach the non volley zone as a team for dinks & volleys.
• I communicate with my partner for court coverage.
• I can communicate effectively with partner to identify different strategies to try to expose opponents’ weaknesses.
• I demonstrate improved control on forehand & backhand ground strokes : direction, speed & height.
• I’m working to minimize unforced errors.
• I use offensive lobs effectively  (to break a dinking rally or get to the net).
• My control & consistency has improved when adjusting to different ball speeds.
• I am learning to recognize and anticipate opponents’ shots.
• I exhibit some aggressive net play including poaching .
• I can hit balls consistently lower over the net.
• I can place my shots and move my opponent in order to create an opening and then take advantage of it.

Ladder Captain

Tom McKeever

WBVSatLadder@gmail.com

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