Skills Level
How do I know if I am advanced or intermediate or a beginner
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Level 1
Beginner
First time playing squash
Player has limited hand-eye coordination
![level 4 purple logo_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e225ba_8ddbcb7748614b86bdd3c57cdb35db6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_79,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/level%204%20purple%20logo_edited.jpg)
Level 4
Intermediate
Able to create some rallies and can serve
Possible junior games
![level 7 bronze logo_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e225ba_d30818e45f5c4bc69e758eaf2e84aa36~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_71,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/level%207%20bronze%20logo_edited.jpg)
Level 7
Advanced
Achieved shot accuracy in medium target range
Maintains continuity in advanced conditional games
Ability to use strategic play
![level 2 green logo_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e225ba_b72b68f153234ef89e91f5426d41a307~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_78,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/level%202%20green%20logo_edited.jpg)
Level 2
Beginner
Limited basic technique
Occassional play over 6 months Racket can make contact with ball, but still miss the ball a lot
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Level 5
Intermediate
Able to achieve basic shots in large target areas
Regular return of serve
Limited ability in back corners
Basic understanding of game strategy
Basic partner training drills
![level 8 silver logo_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e225ba_0b43261a3c3246b0a90e5e2071792430~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_79,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/level%208%20silver%20logo_edited.jpg)
Level 8
Advanced
Achieves regular shot accuracy in small target range
Strong continuity in more complex conditional games
High level of fitness
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Level 3
Beginner
Occassional play over 12 months or so
Hitting the ball more regularly, but still struggling to rally with partner
A serve is possible
![level 6 red logo_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e225ba_c38e848f405d4c1cb454bf97a80813f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_78,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/level%206%20red%20logo_edited.jpg)
Level 6
Intermediate
Able to produce variation in speed of serve or shots
Maintains continuity in partner drills Can retrieving balls out of back corners regularly
Able to use volley shots in match play
![level 9 gold logo_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e225ba_05347f00cee749b69c01d10dd00fbf1d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_80,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/level%209%20gold%20logo_edited.jpg)
Level 9
Advanced
Displays consistency in shot execution
Good variation in shot selection
Adaptability in match strategies
High level of fitness and racket skills