Many people wonder how the NTRP level is determined. There are a few factors that come into play. Read the article below and you will have a clear understanding of your tennis level. I hope this helps you :)
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NTRP
How can you determine your tennis level?
The NTRP rating program was created to provide tennis players, organizations and clubs with a national ranking system to make it easier for players of equal levels to participate in events or to play with each other.
NTRP stands for National Tennis Rating Program. 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.
The following is a general guideline to find your NTRP level.
· 1.0 NTRP This player is just starting to play tennis.
· 1.5 NTRP This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
· 2.0 NTRP 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 NTRP This player is 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.
· 3.0 NTRP 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 NTRP 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 NTRP 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 NTRP 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 NTRP 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, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
· 5.5 NTRP 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 NTRP This 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 and 7.0 NTRP players are world-class players.
Alberto Gutierrez
USTA/PTR Certified Tennis Professional
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