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Possess all Level 2 skills.
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Know the basic rules of pickleball, including the 2 bounce rule.
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Hit forehands with direction.
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Hit backhands with direction.
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Accurately serve into the correct square focusing on direction.
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Sustain a dink rally with players of equal ability.
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Volley with some direction.
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Understands the fundamentals of pickleball:
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Move your feet and bend your knees.
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Watch the ball and make contact out in front.
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Stay in the ready position with your paddle up.
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Be patient.
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Keep the ball low (but over the net).
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Communicate with your partner.
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Let the out balls go.
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Understands proper court positioning.
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Accurately keep score throughout the game.
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Get at least 5 out of 10 serves in, without foot faults.
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Return at least 5 out of 10 serves.
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Hit at least 5 out of 10 volleys, without foot faults.
