1.0 | This player is Just starting to play tennis. has never played a set of tennis does not know how to keep score has problems making contact with the ball hits the ball over the fence has the wrong grips prepares a year late on all shots has erratic body movement has no control of the racquet head has poor feet, hand and eye coordination attempts to hit the ball when it is passed their body misses the ball more often then making contact |
1.5 | Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play. has never played a full tennis match has the wrong grips prepares and sets up a month late on all shots Can get the ball in play, but it looks bad |
2.0 | Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play. can get most low-paced balls hit close by, in play has played a few matches Is looking for the right feel and control of the racquet head Is learning to be in the right position to hit the ball prepares and sets up two weeks late is starting to look for the open court |
2.5 | Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. starting to play on a regular basis, at least twice a month starting to develop and favoring a more dependable side starting to realize his strike zone starting to think about hitting the ball harder, but rarely does so prepares a week late on all shots |
3.0 | 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 and one-back. has found his strike zone will hit most balls back that are in the strike zone, standing still is starting to compete is starting to compare his or her game with others will push a high percentage of 1st serve in play with little power plays at least once a week |
3.5 | Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles. maneuvering the body\racquet to hit the ball in his\her strike zone starting to go for more, takes more chances starting to develop pace and spin plays at least twice a week will be consistent against others in the same level or slightly higher prepares and sets up 3 days late |
4.0 | 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. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. is less worried about getting the ball in play attempts to hit all the required shots has shots that he\she will get in almost every time covers the court well attempts to cover his weaknesses can not generate power or spin outside the strike zone or on the run |
4.5 | Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. does not self destruct against others of the same level can compete with higher level players and may even win knows his strike zone has one or two good shots that are very reliable moves well and gets a lot of balls back |
5.0 | Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured. 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. is always looking to hit his\her favorite shots has the potential to go in the zone for a little while can return any shot that's hit close by can retrieve almost all hard shots that are anticipated can hit winners off short balls and balls that are in the strike zone prepares an hour late |
5.5 | Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation. has one or two shots that provides dividends against almost any player has one or two strategies that works against almost any player wins more than he loses |
6.0 | Generally do not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking. can and has played some satellite events can be a good competing teaching head pro |
6.5 | The 6.5 player has extensive satellite tournament experience. has won on the satellite tour can compete with world class players |
7.0 | The 7.0 player makes his living from tournament prize money can be as high as number 50 in the world |
