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NTRP - The
National Tennis Rating Program
Purpose
| 1. |
The United States Tennis Association has worked in close
harmony with the United States Professional Tennis Association and the
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association to make available
to the tennis-playing public this simplified self-rating program. |
| 2. |
The primary goal of the program is to help all tennis
players enjoy the game by providing a method of classifying skill levels
for more compatible matches, group lessons, league play, tournaments and
other programs. |
| 3. |
The National Tennis Rating Program is based on the
premise that any placement program must be easy to administer,
non-commercial and non-exclusive (in order to be universally accepted
and effective). |
Guidelines
The National Tennis Rating Program provides a simple, initial
self-placement method of grouping individuals of similar ability levels for
league play, tournaments, group lessons, social competition and club or
community programs.
The rating categories are generalizations about skill levels. You may
find that you actually play above or below the category which best describes
your skill level, depending on your competitive ability. The category you
choose is not meant to be permanent, but may be adjusted as your skills
change or as your match play demonstrates the need for reclassification.
Ultimately your rating is based upon match results.
To place yourself:
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Begin with 1.0. Read all categories carefully and then
decide which onebest describes your present ability level. |
| B. |
When rating yourself assume you are playing against a
player of the same gender and the same ability. |
| C. |
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 by
verifier. |
| D. |
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. |
THE NATIONAL TENNIS RATING
PROGRAM
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
VARIOUS PLAYING LEVELS
| 1.0
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This player is just starting to play tennis. |
| 1.5
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This player has limited experience and is still working
primarily 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 short rally
of slow pace with other players of the same ability. |
| 3.0 |
This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium
paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution
when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Most common
doubles formation is one-up, one-back. |
| 3.5 |
This player has achieved improved stroke dependability
with directional control 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 control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on
moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots
and volleys with some success. This player occasionally forces errors
when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles
is evident. |
| 4.5 |
This player has begun to master the use of power and
spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control
depth of shots, and is beginning to vary game plan according to
opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and
place the second serve. This player tends to overhit on difficult shots.
Aggressive net 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 volley, 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
to 7.0 |
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 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. The
7.0 is a world class player who is committed to tournament competition
on the international level and whose major source of income is
tournament prize winnings. |
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