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NTRP Guidelines:
Use the following guidelines to help place the participant in correct skill level. These are just guidelines that can be used by a coach, parent, or player. These are the skill levels that help determine which division to enter in the USA Team Tennis Program.
1.0
This player is just starting play tennis
1.5
This player has limited experience & is still working on getting the bal into play.
2.0
Familiar with basic positions for singles & doubles play; frequently out of positions
2.5
You sustain a rally of slow pace, but you have weak court coverage. This hinders you ability to play consistency, because you don’t set up properly for your groundstrokes. In doubles, you usually remain in the initial one –up, one – back, formation throughout the point.
3.0
You’re consistent on medium paced shots & developing some directional intent. You approach the net when play dictates, but you’re weak at executing net shots. In doubles, you most common formation is still one – up, one – back formation.
3.5
You’re consistent on moderately paced shots & can direct the ball. You have improved court coverage & are looking for the opportunity to go to the net. In doubles, you’re developing your attacking skills & teamwork.
4.0
Your groundstrokes are dependable, & you hit with directional intent & depth on moderately paced shots. However, you may still lose rallies die to impatience, & you’re not yet playing high – percentage tennis. In doubles, your teamwork is evident, & you’re becoming more comfortable at the net.
4.5You’re hitting with more pace & have more intentional variety in your game. You’re beginning to vary your tactics according to your opponent, & you cover up your weakness well. You also have good anticipation & are beginning to handle pace. In doubles, your teamwork is evident, & you’re becoming more comfortable with two – up formation.
5.0
You’re “match wise,” pay percentage tennis beat yourself less then the 4.5 level player. You vary your game play according to your opponent & frequently have an outstanding shot or attribute around your game is built. In doubles, you have solid teamwork.
5.5
This p0layer is capable of hitting dependable shots in stress situations; has developed good anticipation; can pick up cues from such things as opponent’s toss, body position, backswing, preparation; first & second serves can be depended on in stress situations & can be hit offensively at any time; can analyze & exploit opponent’s weaknesses; can vary strategies & style of play in a competitive situation.
6.0 – 7.0
These players will generally not need NTRP Ratings. Rankings in the past will speak for themselves. The 6.0 typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior level & collegiate levels & has obtained a sectional &/or national ranking. The 6.5 player has a reasonable chance of succeeding at the 7.0 level & has extensive satellite tournament experience. The 7.0 is a world class player who is committed to tournament competition on the international level & whose major source of income is tournament prize money.
Use the following guidelines to help place the participant in correct skill level. These are just guidelines that can be used by a coach, parent, or player. These are the skill levels that help determine which division to enter in the USA Team Tennis Program.
1.0
This player is just starting play tennis
1.5
This player has limited experience & is still working on getting the bal into play.
2.0
Familiar with basic positions for singles & doubles play; frequently out of positions
2.5
You sustain a rally of slow pace, but you have weak court coverage. This hinders you ability to play consistency, because you don’t set up properly for your groundstrokes. In doubles, you usually remain in the initial one –up, one – back, formation throughout the point.
3.0
You’re consistent on medium paced shots & developing some directional intent. You approach the net when play dictates, but you’re weak at executing net shots. In doubles, you most common formation is still one – up, one – back formation.
3.5
You’re consistent on moderately paced shots & can direct the ball. You have improved court coverage & are looking for the opportunity to go to the net. In doubles, you’re developing your attacking skills & teamwork.
4.0
Your groundstrokes are dependable, & you hit with directional intent & depth on moderately paced shots. However, you may still lose rallies die to impatience, & you’re not yet playing high – percentage tennis. In doubles, your teamwork is evident, & you’re becoming more comfortable at the net.
4.5You’re hitting with more pace & have more intentional variety in your game. You’re beginning to vary your tactics according to your opponent, & you cover up your weakness well. You also have good anticipation & are beginning to handle pace. In doubles, your teamwork is evident, & you’re becoming more comfortable with two – up formation.
5.0
You’re “match wise,” pay percentage tennis beat yourself less then the 4.5 level player. You vary your game play according to your opponent & frequently have an outstanding shot or attribute around your game is built. In doubles, you have solid teamwork.
5.5
This p0layer is capable of hitting dependable shots in stress situations; has developed good anticipation; can pick up cues from such things as opponent’s toss, body position, backswing, preparation; first & second serves can be depended on in stress situations & can be hit offensively at any time; can analyze & exploit opponent’s weaknesses; can vary strategies & style of play in a competitive situation.
6.0 – 7.0
These players will generally not need NTRP Ratings. Rankings in the past will speak for themselves. The 6.0 typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior level & collegiate levels & has obtained a sectional &/or national ranking. The 6.5 player has a reasonable chance of succeeding at the 7.0 level & has extensive satellite tournament experience. The 7.0 is a world class player who is committed to tournament competition on the international level & whose major source of income is tournament prize money.
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