What Is My Pickleball Skill Level?

Are you Just Starting Out?

If you’re interested in pickleball after hearing about it from friends, family, or seeing it online, we’re here to help you get started. With over 600 local players learning the game with Plymouth Pickleball Club, we focus on making it fun, inclusive, and easy to pick up. You’ll learn by playing, not just watching, in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation:   Learn to Play

Are you a Beginner (2.0)?

You’re just getting started with pickleball and learning the basics. You know where to stand at the start of a point and can usually get your serve in. You understand that the return of serve must bounce before you hit it, but keeping score can still be confusing. You’re working on keeping the ball in play, and you’ve heard of a dink shot, though you might not use it much yet.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation:   Recreational (2.0 to 3.0)

Are you a Novice (2.5)?

You understand the basic rules and are starting to focus on improving your game. Your serves are getting deeper, and you’re learning how to keep your dinks lower and more controlled. You can hit a few dinks in a row and are getting more comfortable using your backhand. You’re experimenting with adding power or touch to your shots and trying to move up to the non-volley zone more often.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation:  Recreational (2.0 to 3.0)

Are you Low Intermediate (3.0)? 

You have a solid grasp of the rules, including kitchen faults and foot faults. Your serves and returns are usually deep, and you’re starting to attempt third-shot drop shots. You think strategically about shot placement and have a growing variety of shots, though they aren’t always consistent. You communicate with your partner and work as a team but may still struggle with positioning at times.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation:   Recreational (2.0 to 3.0)  Low Intermediate (3.0 to 3.5)

Are you High Intermediate (3.5)?

You can anticipate your opponents’ shots and use strategy to set up points. You finish points when given the chance and are consistent with your drop shots and dinks. You move to the kitchen line quickly and play well at the net. You can work with a partner to cover the court and stay patient, waiting for the right opportunity to attack.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation: Low Intermediate (3.0 to 3.5) High Intermediate (3.5 to 4.0)

Are you Advanced (4.0)?

You have excellent control, knowing when to hit hard and when to play soft. You rarely make unforced errors and can handle both fast and slow-paced rallies. Your game is a mix of power, finesse, and spin, and you stay patient, waiting for the right shot. You transition from baseline to net smoothly and can sustain long rallies. You’ve competed at 4.0+ levels and can hold your own against strong opponents.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation:  High Intermediate (3.5 to 4.0)  Advanced (3.75 to 4.25)

Are you an Expert (4.5+)?

You have mastered all aspects of the game and can execute shots with precision, power, and finesse. You consistently dominate at the non-volley zone, using strategic dinking and well-timed attacks to control the point. Your ability to reset the ball, handle fast exchanges, and anticipate your opponent’s next move sets you apart. You rarely make unforced errors, adapt quickly to different playing styles, and excel in high-level tournament play. Your court awareness, shot selection, and ability to dictate the pace of the game make you a top-tier competitor.

Plymouth Pickleball Club Recommendation:  Advanced (3.75 to 4.25)