For this inaugural season, Grand Strand Pickleball Ladder will be offering three self-rating ladders:

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          Ladder                             Rating Description

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          Social                                2.0 Beginner, learning rules and basic strokes

                                                           2.5 Can sustain short rallies, understands basic positioning

 

          Intermediate               3.0 Consistent play, basic strategies, starting to control shots

                                                           3.5 Good court coverage, controls pace, uses dinks and drops

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          Advanced                     4.0 Strong control, uses spin, anticipates shots well

                                                           4.5 Advanced shot variety, consistent under pressure, minimal unforced errors