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NTRP General Characteristics
of Various Playing Levels

1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.

1.5 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 over-hit 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 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 stress situations.

6.0-7.0 These players generally will not need NTRP ratings. Ranking 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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NTRP General Characteristics of Various Playing Levels

NTRP General Characteristics
of Various Playing Levels