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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
(Wheelchair players please see note below)
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 shots, 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.
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