Name of Shot

Power Level
(Scale of 10)

Characteristics of shot

Level 1

Killer

9-10

This shot does occur in matches, but are very rare. You may get only 1-2 per match. This shot is one you can swing your hardest at as it is an easy put away.

Level 2

Stinger

7-8

This is a more common type of offensive shot. Perhaps a short ball in the mid court. This shot is swung at aggressively with the intention of wounding your opponent but not necessarily hitting a winner.

Level 3

Rally

6-7

This is your bread and butter shot. Many inexperienced players will watch the pros hit a winner and determine that hey need to get better at hitting winner. In fact, the pros have often hit 10 or more of these “rally’ balls

Level 4

Counter Punch

4-5

This is a much needed shot in today’s modern game. The ability to handle a hard hit incoming ball is something that a lot of people struggle with. Shortening the backswing is more effective than just swinging faster.

Level 5

Save your Butt

1-3

This is the stab shot where you are just trying to stay in the pint. It too is a skill that many players to do not have. The ability and recognized when you are in trouble is key in helping you make fewer errors.