PICKLEBALL RATINGS
What level are you?
DUPR is an internationally recognised rating system for Pickleball players and is used by clubs throughout the world to place players in competitive matches.
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If you don't have a DUPR account you can use the guide below to self-rate your Pickleball playing level.​
Beginner
DUPR level 1.0-2.0
These players are new to the game and are just starting to understand the rules of Pickleball and play matches socially.
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The best program for these players is our "Ready Set Pickle" class.
DUPR level 2.5
These players have can maintain a short rally on the Pickleball court. They have a basic understanding of the rules of Pickleball and can keep the score during a match.
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These players can benefit from our Group Coaching and Open play sessions.
Intermediate
DUPR level 3.0
These players can generally hit forehand drives, serves, and returns with medium pace, as well as dinks, but generally lack consistency and control (for instance, serves and returns are not consistent and lack depth).
They also understand the basic strategy and rules of Pickleball, and can keep score.
The best programs for our intermediate players are group coaching and competitions
DUPR level 3.5
These players can hit drives, serves, and returns with pace (including developing backhand shots), as well as dinks and drop shots. They are developing some consistency and control in their serves and returns.
These players are starting to vary their shots between the hard and soft game, and are moving quickly to the Non-Volley Zone line when they have the opportunity.
Advanced
DUPR level 4
These players can generally hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace and limited unforced errors. They can also hit dinks, drop shots, and volleys (including block volleys) of different speeds, and have consistency and control.
They understand stacking and how to attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the Pickleball court.
DUPR level 4.5
These players can hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, returns, dinks, drop shots, and volleys with pace, spin, depth, direction, consistency and control.
They are able to change their game play based on their opponent and use strategy and skill to win matches.
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Pro
DUPR level 5.0
These players have mastered both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace, as well as dinks, drop shots, and volleys of different speeds, and have consistency and control.
They rarely make unforced errors, and use their in-depth knowledge of strategy and tactics.
DUPR level 5.5+
These players have made it!
They have mastered all shots and strategy on the pickleball court and are winning against the professional pickleball players at the tournament level.
WANT An OFFICIAL RATING?
You can create a free DUPR profile here and ask us how to play DUPR registered games to get your rating.
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We also offer Private coaching for those who want to improve their DUPR rating.​