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HBP skill level guide

Find the games that challenge you—not overwhelm you.

Pick the description that best matches what you can do consistently today. Ratings are self-assessed and can change as your game grows.

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Learn the basics

Just starting out

You are learning court positions, scoring, serving, and how to keep a rally going.

Start with control, ready position, and safe returns.
022.0

Build consistency

Beginner

You can serve and return, but longer rallies and directional shots are still developing.

Aim deep, recover to position, and communicate with your partner.
032.5

Rally with purpose

Novice

You sustain short rallies and are beginning to use dinks, volleys, and basic court strategy.

Reduce unforced errors and move forward together.
043.0

Play the whole court

Low intermediate

You hit dependable serves and returns and understand when to approach the kitchen line.

Improve third shots, transitions, and shot placement.
053.5

Create advantages

High intermediate

You use pace, spin, resets, and targeted placement with growing consistency under pressure.

Recognize attackable balls and build points with patience.
064.0+

Compete with intent

Advanced

You combine reliable mechanics, quick decision-making, and coordinated team strategy.

Disguise shots, counter effectively, and control tempo.
Still between levels?

Choose the lower level, play a few sessions, and ask a clubmate for feedback. Consistency matters more than your best shot.

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