National Tennis Rating Program 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. When playing with other
players of the same ability this player can sustain a short
rally of slow pace with only modest consistency. |
| 3.0 |
This player is fairly consistent when hitting moderate 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 consistency 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 good consistency (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
is tentative on difficult shots. Aggressive net play
is common in doubles. |
| 5.0 |
This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has
an outstanding shot consistency or attribute around which a
game may be structured. This player can regularly hit
winners or force errors off of shot 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 can vary strategies and style of play in a competitive
situation and is capable of hitting dependable shots in a stress
situation. |
