WHAT'S MY TENNIS LEVEL?
TennisBear uses a 9-level system, from Level 1 (Beginner) to Level 9 (Professional).
Choose the level that best describes how you play now.
LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner
You're new to tennis and are still learning the basics.
You may be learning how to hold the racket, rally, serve, and keep score.
Beginner+
You know the basic rules and can hit forehands and backhands, but rallies are still inconsistent.
You're starting to serve and play simple points.
Recreational
You can rally at a moderate pace and play matches, but your shots and serves may still be inconsistent.
You understand scoring and basic positioning.
Intermediate
You can play full matches comfortably and use forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and lobs.
You can maintain rallies, but may struggle with consistency under pressure.
Intermediate+
You have developed all the basic shots and can control direction, pace, and placement to some extent.
You understand singles or doubles strategy and can construct points.
Advanced Intermediate
You have consistent groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, and overheads.
You understand positioning and can adjust your tactics depending on your opponent.
Advanced
You can play consistently at a high pace and use different spins, speeds, and strategies effectively.
You have strong match experience and can compete at an advanced amateur level.
Competitive
You have highly developed technique, consistency, physical ability, and match strategy.
You regularly compete at a high level and have significant tournament experience.
Professional
You compete or have competed at a professional or equivalent elite level.
Your technique, consistency, tactics, and physical ability are at the highest competitive level.