In my experience, the first few games of each level are just a huge jump in quality from your previous opponents. But maybe 10 or 12 games into an 18-game season I started getting the hang of it. It's all about getting used to the new techniques and strategies, I think. Now online play? That's a whole different bag.
The worst is going from 2v2 Rookie to 3v3 Pro. Not only are the bots better, but the entire dynamic of the game changes with the additional players.
