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What NTRP rating are college players?
a 7.0 player is a player with earnings greater than expenses. A 6.5 is someone who is on the tour, but doesn’t earn enough to cover expenses. As the USTA guidlines say, 6.0 is someone ranked above #400 as well as ITA Div 1 ranked college players. 5.5 is the minimum self-rating for D1 players, but so what?
How good is a 4.0 tennis player?
4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional intent, on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. 5.5 This player has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon.
Is USTA 4.5 good?
If you have a 4.5 rating, you have good control of your forehand and can hit the ball consistently deep in the court. You are able to force errors from your opponent by hitting your forehand with pace and a variety of spins.
How long does it take to become a 4.0 tennis player?
It’s almost impossible to become a 4.0 in anything less than 2.5 years. Agreed. Even if you have world class coaching for like a year, you still need experience playing matches and learning strategy.
What does a 4.5 tennis rating mean?
4.5 Tennis Rating A tennis rating of 4.5 indicates the person is starting to understand and execute the power and spin shots while maintaining pace of the game.
How good is 4.5 in tennis?
What is a 4.0 NTRP?
NTRP LEVEL: 4.0 This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shots on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. This player also has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with success.
Are tennis teaching professionals trained to assess NTRP?
No. Teaching professionals have a general sense of how someone may compete at various NTRP levels. This enables them to help connect new players with other players who may have a compatible style of play. However, they are not trained by the USTA to accurately assess a player’s exact NTRP rating.
What NTRP levels does USTA League offer?
Generally, USTA League offers programs for the 2.5 through 5.0 levels. Click to watch these videos for NTRP level-by-level informational videos for the recreational tennis player. Are all players in a given NTRP level equal in ability?
What is a good NTRP rating for a wheelchair tennis player?
The very best World Class players in wheelchairs have an NTRP rating in the low 4.5 range. The USTA League Committee has approved these guidelines as a tool for accurate self-rating and NTRP Self-rate Grievance decisions.
How are USTA adult tennis ratings generated?
Ratings are generated by play in USTA Adult Divisions of 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, 65 & Over, Mixed 18 & Over, Mixed 40 & Over and Mixed 55 & Over. In some sections, results from USTA Sanctioned Tournaments and additional leagues may be included in the Ratings calculation.