Our Levels

C- (Novice)

Building foundations and learning the core of the game.

✅Able to deliver a low serve into the service area most of the time

✅Learning to play different overhead shots: clear, drop and smash

✅Beginning to use correct forehand and backhand grips

✅Familiar with court layout and scoring rules

✅Getting the shuttle over the net with growing consistency

✅Starting to move around the court when needed

✅Engaging in short rallies with multiple shots

✅Developing reaction timing to opponent's shots

✅Working towards reducing simple mistakes during play

C+ (Developing)

Building confidence in strokes and plays with intention.

✅Has a full range of basic strokes with differentiation and reliability

✅Uses forehand and backhand appropriately in different situations

✅Good control of the shuttle and shot direction

✅Serves consistently into the correct area with some variation (e.g wide and flick serves)

✅Returns serves consistently with some variation in shot choice

✅Maintains longer rallies with greater focus

✅Understands effective positioning on the court

✅Moves around the court with developing footwork patterns

✅Experimenting with tactical ideas (e.g shot variation, net play)

✅Staying engaged and focused throughout games

B- (Intermediate)

Playing with consistency and can control rallies.

✅Can reliably perform all core strokes

✅Demonstrates purposeful shot placement and good consistency (e.g. deep clears and tight drops)

✅Returns serves with good consistency and tactical variation

✅Handles longer rallies with confidence and reduced errors

✅Strong understanding of court positioning and rotation

✅Moves with efficiency to all court areas and recover well

✅Starting to use deception when appropriate (e.g. disguised drops or delayed shots)

✅Applies tactical strategies like changing pace or targeting corners

✅Anticipates opponent's shots occasionally and reacts well

✅Shows composure and focus during extended play

B+ (High Intermediate)

Highly skilled, tactically aware and a strong competitor.

✅Excellent consistency of all core shots with control and placement (e.g. tight net play, sharp drops and steep smashes)

✅Executing advanced shots and variations with some success (e.g. backhand clears, sliced drops etc)

✅Chooses effective shots based on rally flow and positioning

✅Maintains high accuracy and rhythm even in long, intense rallies

✅Covers the court fluidly and recovers quickly for the next shot

✅Advanced tactics and excellent coordination in doubles

✅Adapts strategy in real time based on opponent behaviour

✅Predicts and counters opponent movements with accuracy

✅Stays confident and mentally strong in competitive matches

A (Advanced)

Elite-level amateur player with complete command of the game.

✅Executes all shots with consistent precision, power and variation

✅Able to use effective deception and creativity in stroke selection

✅Builds and finishes rallies with clear tactical intent

✅Maintains excellent control over shuttle placement under pressure

✅Moves explosively and recovers seamlessly

✅Applies advanced match strategy and adapts on the fly

✅Reads the opponent's game instinctively and adjusts accordingly

✅Shows composure and focus during high-stakes play

✅Competes at top amateur levels with confidence and consistency

UNSURE OF YOUR LEVEL?

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