Calibrate your pickleball play with DUPR bands so your rec games and league lineups stay competitive.
Coach’s tip
Target opponents within ±0.25 DUPR to sharpen resets and speed-ups without overwhelming rallies.
DUPR Level
2.25
2.0 - 2.49
Learning rules and scoring, developing control on dinks and serves.
DUPR Level
2.75
2.5 - 2.99
Developing soft game, keeps lobs in play, improving third-shot choices.
DUPR Level
3.25
3.0 - 3.49
Establishes 5+ shot kitchen rallies, consistent serves and returns with limited pace.
DUPR Level
3.75
3.5 - 3.99
Balances drops and drives, anticipates speed-ups, communicates on court coverage.
DUPR Level
4.25
4.0 - 4.49
Controls pace at the kitchen, resets under pressure, routinely attacks swing volleys.
DUPR Level
4.75
4.5 - 4.99
Dictates transition zone, disguises attacks, stacks effectively with partner.
DUPR Level
5.25
5.0 - 5.49
Consistent tournament finisher, manipulates angles, neutralizes pressure resets.
DUPR Level
5.75
5.5 - 5.99
Pro-caliber; overwhelms with anticipation, shot selection, and relentless pace.
| DUPR LEVEL | DUPR RANGE | DUPR REFERENCE | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.25 | 2.0 - 2.49 | DUPR 2.0 | Learning rules and scoring, developing control on dinks and serves. |
| 2.75 | 2.5 - 2.99 | DUPR 2.5 | Developing soft game, keeps lobs in play, improving third-shot choices. |
| 3.25 | 3.0 - 3.49 | DUPR 3.0 | Establishes 5+ shot kitchen rallies, consistent serves and returns with limited pace. |
| 3.75 | 3.5 - 3.99 | DUPR 3.5 | Balances drops and drives, anticipates speed-ups, communicates on court coverage. |
| 4.25 | 4.0 - 4.49 | DUPR 4.0 | Controls pace at the kitchen, resets under pressure, routinely attacks swing volleys. |
| 4.75 | 4.5 - 4.99 | DUPR 4.5 | Dictates transition zone, disguises attacks, stacks effectively with partner. |
| 5.25 | 5.0 - 5.49 | DUPR 5.0 | Consistent tournament finisher, manipulates angles, neutralizes pressure resets. |
| 5.75 | 5.5 - 5.99 | DUPR 5.5 | Pro-caliber; overwhelms with anticipation, shot selection, and relentless pace. |
DUPR references align with common tournament tiers so you can bridge rec play with sanctioned events.