Rockii Pickleball

Player Roadmap

Every new player starts here

Pickleball 101

60 minutes · Paddles provided · Rules, Scoring and your first rallies

Book Pickleball 101
Level 1 · Novice → 2.0 – 2.5

Road to 2.5

4 weeks · 2 hours per week

  1. Serve, return and scoring
  2. Dinks and the kitchen line
  3. Third shot and where to stand
  4. Guided match play

Also at this level

Pickleball 102

2 hrs · one more session before you commit

30 for 30

30 minutes coached · 30 minutes of real game experience

Coached Open Play

2 hrs · real games with a coach on the floor

Novice Open Play

Drop in · rotating games at your level

Ready for 2.5 when

You serve and return consistently · you know the kitchen rule without being told · you keep score yourself · you play a full game start to finish

2.5 UnlockedYou're a player now

Rise & Rally · Socials · Open Plays

Level 2 · Advanced Novice → 2.5 – 3.0

Road to 3.0

4 weeks · 2 hours per week

  1. Kitchen control
  2. Baseline control
  3. Volleys
  4. The third shot drop

[1] Clinics

Private Lessons · Third Shot Drop · Transition Clinic · Beat the Banger · Serve & Return · Hands Battle

[2] Play & Compete

Advanced Novice Open Play · Play with a Coach · Advanced Novice Leagues · Tournaments

Ready for 3.0 when

You land third shot drops on purpose · you hold a dink rally without popping it up · you play a full open play without a coach · you've finished a league season

Intermediate 3.0+

DUPR Round Robin · Intermediate Round Robins · Competitive leagues and tournaments

The ladder is optional. Clinics are the elevator — play is the floor you stand on.

Not sure where you fit?

Start with Pickleball 101. Everyone does.

Book Pickleball 101

What Are Pickleball Ratings?

Pickleball ratings help players understand their current skill level and find the right programs, open play sessions, leagues, and tournaments.

Ratings are used to:

  • Assess Skill – Track your progress as you improve.

  • Match Players Fairly – Create better games with similar skill levels.

  • Guide Development – Help identify what to work on next.

  • Set Program Levels – Make sure players join the right clinics, leagues, and events.

  • Create Consistency – Give players and coaches a shared way to understand level.

At Rockii, ratings are used to support player growth, fair play, and a better club experience.

How Rockii Uses Ratings

Rockii may use a combination of:

1. Coach Evaluation
A Rockii coach may assess your skills through drills and gameplay, including serves, returns, dinks, volleys, movement, positioning, consistency, and strategy.

2. DUPR Rating
DUPR is a performance-based pickleball rating system that updates based on match results. It is commonly used for leagues, tournaments, and competitive play.

3. Self-Rating & Program Placement
Players may self-select their level when registering for certain programs, but Rockii may adjust placement if needed to keep play fair, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.

Our Goal

Ratings are not meant to discourage players. They are meant to help you find your level, follow the right pathway, and continue improving with confidence.

This isn’t just a business, it’s a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to create work that matters, led by a shared commitment to quality and care.