Basic is a class overlooked by CD's sometimes but even moreso by pilots. Too often people look at Basic and say "I can do that stuff.. I should fly Sportsman."

WRONG. I see WAY too many people moving up too fast who don't have a firm grasp on the most basic of elements. Unless you can fly the Basic sequence and get 8's every time with the occasional 9 or 10, you shouldn't move up. You NEED to learn the building blocks before you start in with the tougher maneuvers.