New Procedures for Self-Rated Players
At the start of the 2005 league season, the USTA has initiated a policy that will require
all players who want to self-rate at the 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 NTRP skill levels to complete a
player history form and submit it to your local league coordinator. This includes specific
player guidelines that will allow the Section to approve self-ratings for those players
that have college experience, are teaching pros or those with extensive playing history.
1.0 - This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 - This player has limited playing experience and is
still working primarily on getting the ball over the net;
has some knowledge of scoring but is not familiar with
basic positions and procedures for singles and doubles
play.
2.0 - This player may have had some lessons but needs
on-court experience; has obvious stroke weaknesses but is
beginning to feel comfortable with singles and doubles
play.
2.5 - This player has more dependable strokes and is
learning to judge where the ball is going; has weak court
coverage or is often caught out of position, but is
starting to keep the ball in play with other players of
the same ability.
3.0 - This player can place shots with moderate success; can
sustain a rally of slow pace but is not comfortable with
all strokes, lacks control when trying for power.
3.5 - This player has achieved stroke dependability and
direction on shots within reach, including forehand and
backhand volleys, but still lacks depth and variety;
seldom double faults and occasionally forces errors on the
serve.
4.0 - This player has dependable strokes on both forehand
and backhand sides; has the ability to use a variety of
shots including lobs, overheads, approach shots and
volleys; can play the first serve and force some errors,
is seldom out of position in a doubles game.
4.5 - This player has begun to master the use of power and
spins; has sound footwork; can control depth of shots and
is able to move opponent up and back; can hit first serves
with power and accuracy and place the second serve; is
able to rush net with some success on serve in singles as
well as doubles.
5.0 - This player has good shot anticipation; frequently has
an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around
which a game may be structured; can regularly hit winners
or force errors off short balls; can successfully execute
lobs, drops shots, half volleys and overhead smashes; has
good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 - This player is capable of being ranked at the
sectional level, has developed power and/or consistency as
a major weapon; can vary strategies and styles of play in
a competitive situation.
6.0 - This player typically has had intensive training for
national tournament competition at the junior and
collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional rating.
6.5 - This player has a reasonable chance at succeeding at
the 7.0 level, has extensive satellite tournament
experience and has obtained a top collegiate ranking.
7.0 - This is a world class player.
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