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NTRP Ratings
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 This player has limited experience and is still
primarily working on getting the ball into play.
2.0 This player needs on-court experience. This player has
obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles
play.
2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going
although court coverage is weak. This player can sustain a rally of slow pace with other
players of the same ability.
3.0 This player is consistent when hitting medium paced
shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks control when trying for
directional intent, depth, or power.
3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke depth and
direction on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more
aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in
doubles.
4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including
directional intent and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus
the ability to use lobs, or approach shots and volleys with some success. This player
occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5 This player has begun to master the use of power spins
and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is
beginning to vary tactics according to opponents. This player can hit serves with power
and accuracy and place the second serve and is able to rush the net successfully.
Aggressive play is common in doubles.
5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently
has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This player
can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can
successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good
depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 This player has developed power and/or consistency as a
major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive
situation and hits dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 These players will generally not need NTRP ratings.
Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player typically has had
intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior level and collegiate
levels and has obtained a Sectional and/or National ranking. The 6.5 player has a
reasonable chance of succeeding at the 7.0 level and has extensive satellite tournament
experience.
7.0 A world class player who is committed to tournament
competition on the international level and whose major source of income is tournament
prize winnings.
GUIDELINES:
To place yourself:
A. Begin with 1.0. Read all categories carefully and then decide which one best
describes your present ability level.
B. Be certain that you qualify on all points of all preceding categories as well as those in the classification you choose.
C. When rating yourself assume you are playing against a player of the same gender and the same ability.
D. Your self-rating may be confirmed by a qualified verifier. For participation in the USTA League Tennis Program your self-rating must be confirmed by a USTA sectionally approved verifier.
E. The person in charge of your tennis program has the right to reclassify you if your self-placement is thought to be inappropriate based upon match results.