Level II Skills & Objectives

Part 1 — Skills Test

To pass: a pass/fail exam of 23 skill sequences. A minimum of 8/10 (80%) on every sequence is required, plus demonstration of proper stroke fundamentals at the Director's discretion.

Dinks

Down-the-line forehand dinks
Cross-court forehand dinks
Down-the-line backhand dinks
Cross-court backhand dinks
Windshield-wiper dinks (across the NVZ line)

Drop Shots (into the kitchen)

Forehand down-the-line
Forehand cross-court
Backhand down-the-line
Backhand cross-court

Volleys

Forehand down-the-line
Forehand cross-court
Backhand down-the-line
Backhand cross-court

Groundstrokes

Forehand down-the-line
Forehand cross-court
Backhand down-the-line
Backhand cross-court

Returns of Serve

Deuce court
Ad court

Serves

Deuce court
Ad court

Specialty Shots

Overheads
Offensive lobs (forehand & backhand from the NVZ line)

Part 2 — Observed Teaching Lesson

To pass: a one-hour lesson with a real student, observed by an IPTPA Director against the objective checklist below. All items must be observed ("Yes") to pass.

Did the coach use a warm-up?
Did the coach appear organized with a clear lesson plan?
Is the coach an effective communicator? Did they ask the student's objective for the lesson?
Did the coach tailor the lesson to the specific needs of the student?
Did the coach use positive reinforcement?
Did the coach teach proper stroke development as outlined by the IPTPA?
Did the coach demonstrate skills to provide visual cues when necessary?
Did the coach recognize problem areas and make corrections quickly?
Did the coach break a stroke down into parts when needed to support learning?
Did the coach explain shot selection, positioning, and strategy at some point during the lesson?
Did the coach show passion for the sport while creating a welcoming environment?
Did the coach summarize what was taught to reinforce key points?
Did the coach invite questions or concerns at the conclusion of the lesson?

IPTPA Level II is awarded once the written exam, the skills test, and the observed teaching lesson are all passed. Re-takes may be administered for any failed section at the Director's discretion.

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