Are you unsure of where you belong in clinics or league play?
We have two pros on staff that will hit with you for a complimentary session of about 15 minutes to determine where you will be most comfortable. You may contact either Cleve Brown or Jeff Eaton for this rating session. Call the front desk at 844-1177 to leave a message for either one to call you back to schedule a time.
The United States Tennis Association also suggests the following guidelines for self-rating.
To place yourself:
A. Begin with 1.5. Read all categories carefully and then decide
which one best describes your present ability level. Be certain that
you qualify on all points of all preceding levels as well as those in
the level you choose.
B. When rating yourself assume you are playing against a player of
the same gender and the same ability.
General Characteristics of Various NTRP Playing Levels
1.5
You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting the ball in
play.
2.0
You lack court experience and your strokes need developing. You are familiar
with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5
You are learning to judge where the ball is going, although your court coverage
is limited. You can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players
of the same ability.
3.0
You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shorts, but are not comfortable
with all strokes and lack execution when trying for directional control,
depth, or power. Your most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.
3.5
You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on
moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive
net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0
You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both
forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You can use lobs,
overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally
force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork
in doubles is evident.
4.5
You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace. You have
sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan
according to your opponents. You can hit first serves with power and
accuracy and place the second serve. You tend to overhit on difficult
shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0
You have good shot anticipation and frequently have an outstanding shot or
attribute around which a game may be structured. You can regularly
hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys. You
can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes,
and have good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5
You have mastered power and/or consistency as a major weapon. You can vary
strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable
shots in a stress situation.
6.0 to 7.0
You have had intensive training for national tournament competition at the
junior and collegiate levels and have obtained a sectional and/or national
ranking.
7.0
You are a world-class player.
