Pickleball Rating Self-Assessment Enter your initial rating (2.5 to 4.5+): Start Quiz 2.5 Skills Answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the following questions: I know where to stand at the beginning of each point I usually get my serves in bounds I usually let the return of serve bounce I am getting the hang of keeping score I can often keep the ball in play I know what a dink shot is Submit 3.0 Skills Answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the following questions: I have the basic rules down I am working on getting my serves and return of serves deeper I am working on getting my dinks shallower/lower I am capable of hitting a few dinks in a row I can usually hit backhand shots I'm trying to add more power or softness to my game Submit 3.5 Skills Answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the following questions: I know most of the rules (net rules, net post issues, NVZ, etc.) My serves and returns are almost always deep I sometimes try to hit a 3rd shot drop shot I try to be strategic about how and where I hit the ball I have a wide variety of shots in my arsenal I actively work with my partner to win the point Submit 4.0 Skills Answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the following questions: I can often anticipate my opponents' shots I often finish the point when my opponent gives me an opening I am usually consistent with drop and dink shots I almost always play at the non-volley line With a good partner I can cover almost any shot I try to be patient and wait for the opening Submit 4.5+ Skills Answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the following questions: I can consistently convert a hard shot to a soft shot I am almost always patient and wait for the opening I rarely make unforced errors I consistently use power and finesse to my advantage I can easily sustain a rally of 40 or more shots I have competed and/or won in tournaments at the 4.5 level or higher Submit
