MATCHi skill level system

The MATCHi skill level system helps users find and participate in activities, matches and tournaments that matches their individual playing skill. Below is a summary of all levels to help identify the skill level.

Padel
1
Newcomer
You are new to padel, learning how to make contact with the ball and familiarizing yourself with the rules and scoring.
2
Beginner
You are working on consistently getting the ball over the net and into play, focusing on basic strokes.
3
Beginner +
You can sustain rallies with slower-paced shots without involving walls and are starting to play volleys at the net but struggle with overhead shots.
4
Intermediate -
You can rally with some consistency using ground strokes and volleys and handle slow, spin-free shots off the glass. You’re starting to understand positioning and footwork, and you can anticipate basic shots from your opponent.
5
Intermediate
You handle serves, returns, ground strokes, and volleys well, but need to improve overhead shots. You can recover many balls off the glass. Strategy and tactics are emerging in your game. You understand strengths and weaknesses but struggle to exploit them.
6
Intermediate +
Your overhead shots are sometimes effective and you are comfortable with glass bounces, but occasionally struggle with positioning for consistent shots. You have started to evaluate and improve your ratio of unforced errors during matches. You might compete in local tournaments.
7
Advanced
You understand all shots and refine them continually. Your defense is solid, and you identify weaknesses to force errors, yet consistency through a full match is a challenge. You might compete in higher level tournaments in your region.
8
Advanced +
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
9
Semi-professional
You handle all shots of the game proficiently, consistently achieving more winners than unforced errors in every match. You could play national competitions with good results.
10
Professional
Congratulations! You are competing at the highest level of your sport. Best of luck in your professional career!

Tennis
1
Newcomer
You are new to tennis, learning how to make contact with the ball and familiarizing yourself with the rules and scoring.
2
Beginner
You are working on consistently getting the ball over the net and into play, focusing on basic strokes.
3
Beginner +
You can sustain rallies with slower-paced shots, though you may struggle with consistency in both groundstrokes and serving.
4
Intermediate -
You can rally with some consistency using ground strokes and volleys. You’re starting to understand positioning and footwork, and you can anticipate basic shots from your opponent.
5
Intermediate
You handle serves, returns, ground strokes, and volleys reasonably well, focusing on improving shot placement, strategy, and your serving technique. You understand strengths and weaknesses but struggle to exploit them.
6
Intermediate +
You are using a variety of shots effectively, are comfortable with baseline rallies, but occasionally struggle with positioning. You have started to evaluate and improve your ratio of unforced errors during matches. You might compete in local tournaments.
7
Advanced
You understand all shots and refine them continually, and have a developed serving technique. Your defense is solid, and you identify weaknesses to force errors, yet consistency through a full match is a challenge. You might compete in higher level tournaments in your region.
8
Advanced +
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
9
Semi-professional
You handle all shots of the game proficiently, consistently achieving more winners than unforced errors in every match. You could play national competitions with good results.
10
Professional
Congratulations! You are competing at the highest level of your sport. Best of luck in your professional career!

Badminton
1
Newcomer
You are new to badminton, learning how to make contact with the shuttlecock and familiarizing yourself with the rules and scoring.
2
Beginner
You can start rallies with a serve and are working on consistently getting the shuttle over the net and into play, focusing on basic strokes.
3
Beginner +
You can sustain rallies with slower-paced shots without much movement and are starting to introduce net play, though you may struggle with consistency in both your strokes and overall game.
4
Intermediate -
You can rally with some consistency using basic strokes and are learning to control your shots. You’re starting to understand positioning and footwork, and you can anticipate basic shots from your opponent.
5
Intermediate
You handle strokes that are offensive, defensive and use net play reasonably well, focusing on improving shot placement and consistency in rallies. Strategy and tactics are emerging in your game. You understand strengths and weaknesses but struggle to exploit them.
6
Intermediate +
You are using a variety of shots, including smashes and dropshots, effectively and you can play backhand from the back of the court. You are comfortable with rallies, but occasionally struggle with positioning. You have started to evaluate and improve your ratio of unforced errors during matches. You might compete in local tournaments.
7
Advanced
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
8
Advanced +
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
9
Semi-professional
You handle all shots of the game proficiently, consistently achieving more winners than unforced errors in every match. You could play national competitions with good results.
10
Professional
Congratulations! You are competing at the highest level of your sport. Best of luck in your professional career!

Squash
1
Newcomer
You are new to squash, learning how to make contact with the ball and familiarizing yourself with the rules and scoring.
2
Beginner
You are working on consistently hitting the ball against the front wall and into play, focusing on basic strokes.
3
Beginner +
You can sustain rallies with slower-paced shots and are starting to incorporate volleys and boasts into your game. You may struggle with consistency in shot execution and court coverage.
4
Intermediate -
You can rally with some consistency using basic strokes and are learning to control your shots.You’re starting to understand positioning and footwork, and you can anticipate basic shots from your opponent.
5
Intermediate
You handle drives, volleys, and boasts reasonably well, focusing on improving shot placement and court awareness. Strategy and tactics are emerging in your game. You understand strengths and weaknesses but struggle to exploit them.
6
Intermediate +
You are using a variety of shots effectively, are comfortable with rallies, but occasionally struggle with positioning.You have started to evaluate and improve your ratio of unforced errors during matches. You might compete in local tournaments.
7
Advanced
You understand all shots and refine them continually. Your defense is solid, and you identify weaknesses to force errors, yet consistency through a full match is a challenge. You might compete in higher level tournaments in your region.
8
Advanced +
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
9
Semi-professional
You handle all shots of the game proficiently, consistently achieving more winners than unforced errors in every match. You could play national competitions with good results.
10
Professional
Congratulations! You are competing at the highest level of your sport. Best of luck in your professional career!

Table tennis
1
Newcomer
You are new to table tennis, learning how to make contact with the ball and familiarizing yourself with the rules and scoring.
2
Beginner
You are working on consistently getting the ball over the net and into play, focusing on basic strokes.
3
Beginner +
You can sustain rallies with slower-paced shots and are starting to incorporate spin variations and placement control. You may struggle with consistency in shot execution and footwork.
4
Intermediate -
You can rally with some consistency using basic strokes and are learning to control your shots to different areas of the table. You’re starting to understand positioning and footwork, and you can anticipate basic shots from your opponent.
5
Intermediate
You handle strokes, spins, and placement reasonably well, focusing on improving footwork and anticipation. Strategy and tactics are emerging in your game. You understand strengths and weaknesses but struggle to exploit them.
6
Intermediate +
You are using a variety of shots effectively, are comfortable with rallies, but occasionally struggle with consistency. You have started to evaluate and improve your ratio of unforced errors during matches. You might compete in local tournaments.
7
Advanced
You understand all shots and refine them continually. Your defense is solid, and you identify weaknesses to force errors, yet consistency through a full match is a challenge. You might compete in higher level tournaments in your region.
8
Advanced +
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
9
Semi-professional
You handle all shots of the game proficiently, consistently achieving more winners than unforced errors in every match. You could play national competitions with good results.
10
Professional
Congratulations! You are competing at the highest level of your sport. Best of luck in your professional career!

Pickleball
1
Newcomer
You are new to pickleball, learning how to make contact with the ball and familiarizing yourself with the rules and scoring.
2
Beginner
You are working on consistently getting the ball over the net and into play, focusing on basic strokes.
3
Beginner +
You can sustain rallies with slower-paced shots and are starting to incorporate volleys and dinks (soft shots close to the net) into your game. You may struggle with consistency in shot execution and movement on the court.
4
Intermediate -
You can rally with some consistency using basic strokes and are learning to control your shots to different areas of the court. You’re starting to understand positioning and footwork, and you can anticipate basic shots from your opponent.
5
Intermediate
You handle strokes, volleys, and dinks reasonably well, focusing on improving shot placement and court positioning. Strategy and tactics are emerging in your game. You understand strengths and weaknesses but struggle to exploit them.
6
Intermediate +
You are using a variety of shots effectively, are comfortable with rallies, but occasionally struggle with court positioning. You have started to evaluate and improve your ratio of unforced errors during matches. You might compete in local tournaments.
7
Advanced
You understand all shots and refine them continually. Your defense is solid, and you identify weaknesses to force errors, yet consistency through a full match is a challenge. You might compete in higher level tournaments in your region.
8
Advanced +
You handle all aspects of the game effectively, applying consistent pressure. You take more risks, resulting in a balanced ratio of winners to unforced errors. You might compete in higher level tournaments nationally.
9
Semi-professional
You handle all shots of the game proficiently, consistently achieving more winners than unforced errors in every match. You could play national competitions with good results.
10
Professional
Congratulations! You are competing at the highest level of your sport. Best of luck in your professional career