Level & Experience |
Technique/Ability |
Competition |
Pro
... is the highest level player |
May retain ametuer eligibility if all prize money is deposited with the USRA and applied against expenses |
Plays on the Pro Tour and in Pro/Am Tournaments ... is allowed to play tournaments that offer prize money |
Open
is classified as the highest level of ametuer play |
Rated higher than an A player ... Probably coaches or gives lessons |
Plays in most tournaments, local, state and regional levels ... has completed clinics, maybe an elite camp |
A
is someone who plays regulary ... a top player in the club |
Trains regularly, backhand & forehand strokes are near equal ... good depth of knowledge, with high percentage, no apparent weakness ... has perfected the rollout and now re-kills opponent's attempted offensive shots |
Can adn probably does compete in sanctioned tournaments ... may seek to participate in an USRA Elite Camp and eithr has a coach or is seeking a coach |
B
is someone who plays regularly and finds time to practice on their own to perfect shots |
Has good knowledge of court strategy & positioning in offense and defense situations ... is able to select the proper shot most of the time ... but still inconsistent but improving ... is developing patience and is able to accept tips from better players |
Shows interest in private racquetball lessons and instructional camps ... participates in most club events, like club tournaments, leagues, and round robins |
C
is someone who has player over six months ... plays frequently, and is developing strengths in the basics listed for a D player |
level of knowledgeis rising and can execute most shots with some precision ...can safely attempt ceiling, pinches, pass shots, and an occasional rollout |
has taken a lesson and/or attended a racquetball clinic ... has begun entering small tournaments and has an extra racquet |
D
is someone who is just beginning to receive instruction, but lacks playing experience |
is in the process of learning safety, rules, forehand & backhand strokes ... experiments with Z serves, backwall shots, angles and passing shots |
is ready to start participating in club leagues and friendly competition |
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