Skill Assessment for 4.
5 Players
Name: ________________________________ Self-Rating: _______ Date: ____________
Email: _________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________ #Games Observed: ___
Weather Conditions: _____________________
To be filled out by the Rating Team:
4.5 Skill Level – should ALSO possess all 4.0 Skills
0 1 2 3
Consistently controls and places serves and return of serves
Serves with power accuracy and depth and can vary speed and spin of serve
Consistent and dependable forehand groundstroke using pace and depth to generate
opponent’s error to set up next shot
Can effectively/consistently direct the ball with the backhand, varying depth and pace
Ability to place dink with high success at changing shot types while playing both
consistently and with offensive intent
Recognizes and attempts to hit attackable dinks
Consistently executes effective 3rd shot strategies that are not easily returned
Able to intentionally and consistently place the 3rd shot drop
Able to block hard volleys directed at them and consistently drop them in NVZ
Comfortable hitting swinging volleys and hits overhead shots consistently as putaways
Poaches effectively
Has effective lobs and creates coverage gaps and hits to these gaps consistently
Has good footwork and moves laterally, forward and backward well
Very comfortable playing at the NVZ
Communicates and moves well with partner – easily “stacks” court positions
Understands strategy and can adjusts style of play and game plan according to the
opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and court position
Limited number of unforced errors
Has good mobility / quickness
Has good hand-eye coordination
Server Requirement – 10 out of 10 (100%) Volley Requirement – 10 out of 10 (100%)
YES NO YES NO
Service Good Good Forehand
Service Foot Fault Good Backhand
Non-Volley Zone
Server Return Requirement – 10 out of 10 foot faults
(100%)
YES NO *- If a person cannot move quickly enough
Good Forehand due to physical restrictions, then the rating
Good Backhand will be reduced according to the physical
limitations as related to playing the game.
Rater’s Sign: _________________ Actual Skill Level: ______ Player’s Sign: _________________
Ledger: 0 = Not observed or not able to execute, 1 = attempted but very poorly executed/needs
work, 2 = good basic form, but needs work, 3 = solid, consistent performance
