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1.0
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This player is Just starting to play
tennis. |
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1.5
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Has limited experience and is still
working primarily on getting the ball into play. |
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2.0
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Needs on-court experience. Has obvious
stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles
and doubles play. |
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2.5
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be
lost due to impatience. |
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4.5
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Starting to master the use of power
and spins and beginning to handle 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 overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive
net play is common in doubles. |
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5.0
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Has good shot anticipation and frequently
has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which
a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors
off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute
lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good
depth and spin on most second serves. |
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5.5
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Has developed power and/or consistency
as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive
situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation. |
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6.0
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Generally do not need NTRP ratings.
Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player
has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking. |
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6.5
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The 6.5 player has extensive satellite
tournament experience. |
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7.0
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The 7.0 player makes his living from
tournament prize money. |