Getting to know the DUPR(Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating)system and
what that means for you
The scale that DUPR created covers the complete beginner to touring pro
which is 2.0 - 8.0. This particular scale covers 2.0 - 5.0. A newb that
has never touched a racquet would most likely fall in the 2.0-2.5
category. Players should also consider prior experience in other sports
similar like tennis, badminton, table-tennis, etc which could affect their
rating. Please consult the checklist below and hopefully you should have a
better understanding of what rating you should be and thus knowing what
classes, leagues, and/or tournaments to register for.
If you answer yes to at least 5 in a category then you are at least that
level
- I know where to stand at the start of each point
- I usually get my serves in
- I usually let the return of serve bounce
- I can often keep the ball in play
- I am grasping the scoring system
- I know what a dink shot is
- I have the basic rules down
- I am working on getting my serves and returns deeper
- I am working on getting my dinks shallower and lower
- I am capable on hitting a few dinks in a row
- I can usually hit a backhand shot if I need to
- I am trying to add more power/finesse to overall game
- I am trying to add top spin
- I have the basic rules down
- I am working on getting serves & returns deeper
- I am working on getting dinks shallower/lower
- I am capable of hitting a few dinks in a row
- I can usually hit backhands when I need to
- I'm trying to add more power and/or touch to my game
- I know most of the rules
- My serves/returns are consistently deep
- I try to hit a 3rd shot drop at times
- I try to be strategic about where and how I hit the ball
- I have a wide variety of shots in my arsenal
- I actively work with my partner to win the point
- I can often anticipate my opponents' shots
- I often finish the point when the opportunity arises
- I am usually consistent with drop shots and dink shots
- I almost exclusively play at the non-volley-zone
- With a good partner I can cover almost any shots
- I try to be patient & wait for the opening
- I can consistently convert a hard shot to a soft shot
- I am usually patient & wait for the opening
- I rarely make unforced errors
- I consistently use power & finesse to my advantage
- I can easily sustain a rally of 40 or more shots
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I have competed and/or won in tournaments at the 4.5 level or
higher
