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.

If you fit more than one level, choose the higher one. Organizers use levels to match players, so choosing an accurate level makes games more fun for everyone.

LEVEL GUIDE

Lv.1

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.

Typical player: Just started playing tennis.
Lv.2

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.

Typical player: Has some basic tennis experience.
Lv.3

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.

Typical player: Can enjoy a casual match without assistance.
Lv.4

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.

Typical player: Regular recreational player.
Lv.5

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.

Typical player: Experienced recreational or club player.
Lv.6

Advanced Intermediate

You have consistent groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, and overheads.

You understand positioning and can adjust your tactics depending on your opponent.

Typical player: Strong club-level player.
Lv.7

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.

Typical player: Competitive amateur or strong tournament player.
Lv.8

Competitive

You have highly developed technique, consistency, physical ability, and match strategy.

You regularly compete at a high level and have significant tournament experience.

Typical player: Top-level amateur or competitive tournament player.
Lv.9

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.

Typical player: Professional or elite-level player.