Level 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.
Aggressive net play is common in doubles. 5.0. This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured.
At the top of the rating spectrum, a 6.0 player typically has had intensive training. They have likely played international tournaments or top-level collegiate competitions and have obtained a national ranking. The 6.5 and 7.0 are world-class players.
5.5 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 These players will generally not need NRTP rankings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves.
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.
6.5 Tennis Rating
A tennis rating of 6.5 means the person has experience has extensive satellite tournament play and good potential of becoming a 7.0.
Level 7. Level 7 tournaments are for the kids who have never played in tournaments before. They are just one day, and typically take a few hours. The kids typically play multiple rounds of a shortened set against the other kids in the division.
3.5 This player has achieved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth, variety and the ability to alter distance of shots. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys is limited.
4.0. Intermediate-Advanced Player: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. May be starting to master the use of power and spins (though tends to over-hit difficult shots).
The meaning of the various numbers is set out below: 1.0: Just starting to play tennis. 1.5: Player working primarily on getting the ball into play. 2.0: Player needs on-court experience, with an emphasis on play. 2.5: Player is ready to play league matches and low-level tournaments.
UNIVERSAL 8: Typical US female collegiate player….
For an Adult Level 8 to move beyond this level it often takes a tremendous commitment to fitness, practice, and play. Junior girls who have reached this level will normally have a national ranking and be preparing for Division 1 NCAA tennis.
What does it mean to be a 3.5 vs. a 4.0 player in recreational tennis? The biggest difference is the 4.0 player has more offensive weapons. They both can get the ball back fairly consistently, but the 4.0 player usually has a better serve, hits with more pace and control, and can force more errors from his opponent.
If the score reaches 6–5 (or 5–6), one further game is played. If the leading player wins this game, the set is won 7–5 (or 5–7). If the trailing player wins the game, the score is tied at 6–6 and a special tiebreaker game is played. The winner of the tiebreak wins the set by a score of 7–6 (or 6–7).
Love – A term used in tennis instead of the word 'nil' or 'zero'. It is used to describe a lack of score in either points, games or sets. i.e. a game score of 30-0 is given as '30 love' and a set score of 6-0 is given as 'six love'. Straight Sets – The name given to a win in a tennis match without losing a set.
In order to earn ranking points, tennis players must participate in events hosted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the ATP, and the WTA. The number of points earned by the player depends on the round the player loses. The ITF hosts the Grand Slams and the ITF World Tour Circuit for both men and women.
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a rating system that identifies and describes the general characteristics of 13 levels of tennis ability.
Many of our junior and adult competitions are graded on a scale of 1-7 to help you work out if the standard is right for you – Grade 7 events usually take place at your local venue, while Grade 1 could see you compete for a national championship.
The LTA tournament grading system is as follows: Grade 1 – National level (highest level) Grade 2 – National level. Grade 3 – Regional level.
Junior tournaments are normally placed in one of seven levels by the USTA: Level 7 tournaments are described as 'futures' events, and offer a starting point for players new to competition. Level 6 'challenger' events are for players who are ready to move beyond level 7.
2.0 – 2.5 Beginner: This player has played very little or no tennis. We will cover all the fundamental strokes, scoring, court positioning for singles and doubles with ball-fed drills. Upon completion, each player will be able to maintain a slow rally by the end of this class.
Level 5 (L5 Tour)
Up to 5-day events (can be non-consecutive weekends), open to anyone. These events are geared toward the more competitive player and are formerly known as sectionals. Either adult or NTRP, players at these events can build their ranking to qualify into national competitions.
The first player or team to win seven points, by two, wins the tiebreak. This means the score can end up being very high (e.g. 15-13) or as low as 7-0 through 7-5. Whoever wins the tiebreak game, wins the set by a score of 7-6.
In general terms, a D player would be a 2.5 and below; a C player would be a 2.6 - 3.5; a B player would be 3.6 - 4.5; and an A player would be 4.6 - 5.5; an open player would be 5.6 and above. Q.