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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. 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. |
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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 to 7.0
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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.
The 6.5 player has extensive satellite tournament experience.
The 7.0 player makes his living from tournament prize money.
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