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NTRP Rating |
Verbal
Description and League Comments |
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1.5 - 2.0
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You could describe yourself as a beginner. You know how to serve and return points but you haven't developed any game consistency.
You hopefully have learned how to keep score. You basically love the game and want to meet up with other people who have the same passion.
Admin Comments:
Recreational Division, About 5% of the players are in this
division. You're a beginner. We'd like all Beginner's to exclusively participate in the Tennis Partner Program until they gain enough experience to participate in the leagues. |
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2.5
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Needs on-court
experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar
with basic positions for singles and doubles play. 2.5
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.
Admin Comments:
Recreational Division, About 10% of the players are in this
division. You're an advanced beginner in this category. We hope the minimum
ability players have is to be able to serve and maintain a couple stroke rally. |
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3.0
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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 and one-back.
Admin Comments:
Skilled Division, About 20% of the players are in this
division |
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3.25
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You're
in-between 3.0 and 3.5 Skill rating. Admin Comments:
Competitive2 Division, This division appears when the
city's league is large enough and we have enough returning
players. The addition of this division allows the league to fine tune the levels and the matches tend to be closer. Playoff qualifiers play in the
Competitive playoffs. |
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3.5
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Has achieved
improved stroke dependability with directional control on
moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting
to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court
coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles.
Admin Comments:
Competitive1 Division, About 40% of the players are in this
division. The majority of non-trained adult players are at
this level. |
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3.75
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You're
in-between 3.5 and 4.0 Skill rating. Admin Comments:
Advanced2 Division, This division appears when the
city's league is large enough and we have enough returning
players. The addition of this division allows the league
to fine tune the levels and the matches tend to be closer.
Playoff qualifiers play in the Advanced
playoffs. |
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4.0
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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. Occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due
to impatience.
Admin Comments:
Advanced1 Division, About 20% of the players are in this
division. Rusty players should start off in the Competitive Division first. Scores are closely monitored by the league for
Purity of Competition Rules. |
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4.5
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Mastered the use of power
and spins and handles
pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is
beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit
first serves with power and accuracy and place the second
serve. Tends to over hit on difficult shots.
Admin Comments:
Elite Division, About
5% of the
players are in this division. Most players need to earn
their way into this division or have proof of 4.5 rating. |
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