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[Englehart]

di pa pala ako nakalagay dayn heheeheh sa 2.0 ako

to miks di kita makita sa 2.0 o 2.5......

[Addie_56ers]

sir, nawala ung name ko sa 3.5 group, smiley

 Smiley! nandon name mo ..pa check

[smiley]

sir, nawala ung name ko sa 3.5 group, smiley

 Smiley! nandon name mo ..pa check

yup! na-update agad ni sir leo ung post niya upon my advice. gulat nga ako, no need for him to re-post. edit lang oks na!  nai-post ko kasi un las mar. 23 then na-capture or na-quote ung older post kaya nawala siguro name ko. it's ok, andun na. thanks! 

[smiley]

pde na pala maghamon ng singles sa mga NTRP 4... anyone?   
also, willing din ako makiplay sa mga gusto maglevel-up sa mga NTRP 3.   

this is my support to our NTRP and i just want to gain more friends and experience other's style of play....

[sbunk1980]

Nice... Nag-level up na rin pala ako... Hehehe...

Thanks Sir LEO...

[mikki_blinkme]

pde na pala maghamon ng singles sa mga NTRP 4... anyone?   
also, willing din ako makiplay sa mga gusto maglevel-up sa mga NTRP 3.   

this is my support to our NTRP and i just want to gain more friends and experience other's style of play....

nice! sana maraming tulad nyo.

[mikki_blinkme]

di pa pala ako nakalagay dayn heheeheh sa 2.0 ako

to miks di kita makita sa 2.0 o 2.5......

nandun ako sa 2.0. baka tinaggal na kasi mas mababa ako sa 1.0 

[Fabs]

nice moon at jeje. di na kayo ma-reach. di na tyo pwedeng magharap kasi mataas na kayo. yiha!!!  hanep fabs at meng tataas nyo na. pati si jeje at moon. pa-level-up naman mga parekoy sana di kayo mapili sa kalaban na mas mababa. 

magpakita ka kasi para ma update rating mo hehe.

[reboj]

PARTIAL UPDATE OF MEMBERS NTRP (042010)

TP.ORG/PTO MEMBERS NTRP RATING

7.0

1. SLP
2. Oldskul
3. Nino A.


5.0

1. Mundoy Lopez
2. Diplomat
3. Macy
4. Tennis Adik
5.
6.


4.5

1. Ariel tiu
2. Talobab
3. JunTabs
4. Burosky

4.0

1. Supermario_56ers
2. Hunkie
3. Francis
4. Lito Garcia
5. TG
6. Vegeta
7. Leo_56ers
8. Pinoydaysleeper
9. Darwin_56ers
10. Papa Fred
11. Edgar
12 Peelet
13. Daryl
14. Kingcare
15. Paolo_56ers
16. aRITZ
17. Mordecai
18. jerald_Umali
19. Reboj
20. Kamote_56ers


3.5

1. Joyce_56ers
2. Ruud
3. Pennyhardaway
4. Kaido
5. Martini
6. Marco_56ers
7. Carlo
8. Loken_56ers
9. Dani
10. Rik
11. Harry
12. Ace
13. Xerxes
14. LVL
15. Whizzard
16. Tonettem
17. Pres.ED perps
18. Knubs
19. Ron_Rapido
20. bobminton
21. Smiley

3.0

1. POL   
2. Mark_56ers
3. Skrew_56ers
4. Chito_56ers
5. Noelcon_56ers
6. JC
7. Meng
8. Fredcas
9. Addie_56ers
10. Edreams
11. Kapuroy_56ers
12  Thaye_56ers
13. Junior_56ers
14. Deadly serve
15. Doc Rafa
16. Commander Ian
17. JamesAllan
18. Xylemral perps
19. Doublefault perps
20. Lovely perps
21. Nerdz_56ers
22. Alnielle
23. skintatoo

2.5
1. Fabs
2. djokovits
3. jun9195   
4. Wina_56ers
5. Lala_56ers
6. Lendl
7. Mcgyver
8. kooldie
9. Moonaster
10. Yum_56ers
11. Monica_56ers
12. Matet
13. Michelle_56ers
14. Heartblue07_56ers
15. Ekyo
16. Aissa Perps
17. Hiromi Perps
18. Aries Perps
19. IslawPalitaw
20. Dennis Perps
21. Banglababy
22. Jeje
23. Rsp
24. arnel_TC
25. Banglababy
26. Vondal



2.0

1. Wulf Reyes
2. kilua
3. marky
4. louie
5. azrafil
6. mikks
7. jov
8. kimgens
9. Gingging
10. DM
11. Eliboy
12. Andy
13. Manny
14. Russel
15. macky

1.5

1. Con_56ers
2. ags  
3. Angie
4. Kimgens
5. Aldeen Perps
6. pauj
7. Cedric19

updated: added Vondal on the list

[mikki_blinkme]

nice moon at jeje. di na kayo ma-reach. di na tyo pwedeng magharap kasi mataas na kayo. yiha!!!  hanep fabs at meng tataas nyo na. pati si jeje at moon. pa-level-up naman mga parekoy sana di kayo mapili sa kalaban na mas mababa. 

magpakita ka kasi para ma update rating mo hehe.

fabs di pa rin nagbabago palo ko. sa citadella dati nagtourny kakampi ko si Dan nandun mga raters. Yan rating sakin. Yiheee!!! Ayan Fabs. Pa-Level up sayo a.

[edreams11]

its nice to see improvements from other members. magandang senyales to na somehow, pto plays an important role in our skills development.

mikki, kelangan dalasan natin ang laro baka naman after 5 yrs pa tyo magstep up! hahaha

[mikki_blinkme]

its nice to see improvements from other members. magandang senyales to na somehow, pto plays an important role in our skills development.

mikki, kelangan dalasan natin ang laro baka naman after 5 yrs pa tyo magstep up! hahaha

kelangan ko na siguro ng matinding conditioning chaka matinding drills. hahaa! basta free!  Tara laro na lang tyo. Hahaha! Wala naman akong balak mag number 1. Tennis is FUN. Yeah boy!

[LEO_56ers]

PARTIAL UPDATE OF MEMBERS NTRP (042010)

TP.ORG/PTO MEMBERS NTRP RATING

7.0

1. SLP
2. Oldskul
3. Nino A.


5.0

1. Mundoy Lopez
2. Diplomat
3. Macy
4. Tennis Adik
5.
6.


4.5

1. Ariel tiu
2. Talobab
3. JunTabs
4. Burosky

4.0

1. Supermario_56ers
2. Hunkie
3. Francis
4. Lito Garcia
5. TG
6. Vegeta
7. Leo_56ers
8. Pinoydaysleeper
9. Darwin_56ers
10. Papa Fred
11. Edgar
12 Peelet
13. Daryl
14. Kingcare
15. Paolo_56ers
16. aRITZ
17. Mordecai
18. jerald_Umali
19. Reboj
20. Kamote_56ers


3.5

1. Joyce_56ers
2. Ruud
3. Pennyhardaway
4. Kaido
5. Martini
6. Marco_56ers
7. Carlo
8. Loken_56ers
9. Dani
10. Rik
11. Harry
12. Ace
13. Xerxes
14. LVL
15. Whizzard
16. Tonettem
17. Pres.ED perps
18. Knubs
19. Ron_Rapido
20. bobminton
21. Smiley
22. Dekdek

3.0

1. POL   
2. Mark_56ers
3. Skrew_56ers
4. Chito_56ers
5. Noelcon_56ers
6. JC
7. Meng
8. Fredcas
9. Addie_56ers
10. Edreams
11. Kapuroy_56ers
12  Thaye_56ers
13. Junior_56ers
14. Deadly serve
15. Doc Rafa
16. Commander Ian
17. JamesAllan
18. Xylemral perps
19. Doublefault perps
20. Lovely perps
21. Nerdz_56ers
22. Alnielle
23. skintatoo

2.5
1. Fabs
2. djokovits
3. jun9195   
4. Wina_56ers
5. Lala_56ers
6. Lendl
7. Mcgyver
8. kooldie
9. Moonaster
10. Yum_56ers
11. Monica_56ers
12. Matet
13. Michelle_56ers
14. Heartblue07_56ers
15. Ekyo
16. Aissa Perps
17. Hiromi Perps
18. Aries Perps
19. IslawPalitaw
20. Dennis Perps
21. Banglababy
22. Jeje
23. Ionic
24. arnel_TC
25. Banglababy
26. Vondal
27. Rsp



2.0

1. Wulf Reyes
2. kilua
3. marky
4. louie
5. azrafil
6. mikks
7. jov
8. kimgens
9. Gingging
10. DM
11. Eliboy
12. Andy
13. Manny
14. Russel
15. macky

1.5

1. Con_56ers
2. ags  
3. Angie
4. Cedric19
5. Aldeen Perps
6. pauj

[Ace]

Leo, thanks for updating the ratings... maganda yung future ng ating NTRP rating na eto... Agree ako dun sa mga updates (dun lng sa mga kakilala ko ha, di ko pa kasi nameet ung iba eh).... PS... bka pde moko ibaba sa 3.0 hehe un kasi rating ko sa USTA  bka makalusot

[LEO_56ers]

Leo, thanks for updating the ratings... maganda yung future ng ating NTRP rating na eto... Agree ako dun sa mga updates (dun lng sa mga kakilala ko ha, di ko pa kasi nameet ung iba eh).... PS... bka pde moko ibaba sa 3.0 hehe un kasi rating ko sa USTA  bka makalusot

Hehehe.. Syo galing idea na magkaron tayo ng ntrp di ba?
Eto Kahit papano naayos natin ... kahit paunti unti.. 
sa tulong  na din nila JC & REBOJ... 
Yun ibang raters sana mag contribute na din ..

[Ace]

Leo, thanks for updating the ratings... maganda yung future ng ating NTRP rating na eto... Agree ako dun sa mga updates (dun lng sa mga kakilala ko ha, di ko pa kasi nameet ung iba eh).... PS... bka pde moko ibaba sa 3.0 hehe un kasi rating ko sa USTA  bka makalusot

Hehehe.. Syo galing idea na magkaron tayo ng ntrp di ba?
Eto Kahit papano naayos natin ... kahit paunti unti.. 
sa tulong  na din nila JC & REBOJ... 
Yun ibang raters sana mag contribute na din ..

Yup ganon plano natin... basta simulan tapos ayusin naten unti-unti

I think yung next steps magkaroon tayo ng separate ladders sa GTN for each NTRP rating.  Maganda sana kung magkaroon tayo ng tournaments for each rating pero in lieu of that pde siguro tayo magkaroon ng challenge day for each group.

Kinokontak ko rin si Admin Jong, bka pde maglagay ng NTRP rating at kung sino nagrate dun sa profile tapos admin lang ang pde magupdate non.

[Francis]

I have actually created a simple script and a simple database para sa NTRP so we have a place for our ratings. rather than dito sa forum nakalagay where sometimes due to copying and pasting, some rated players are accidentally omitted in the later posts.

I have contacted admin jong para sana mailagay somewhere sa site yung database where everyone else can view. Pag may database na kasi tayo, madali na lang mag search, sort, filter, etc kung ano man ang gusto natin makita. kaya lang, medyo busy pa yata si admin jong at wala pa siya feedback sa akin.

[Ace]

I have actually created a simple script and a simple database para sa NTRP so we have a place for our ratings. rather than dito sa forum nakalagay where sometimes due to copying and pasting, some rated players are accidentally omitted in the later posts.

I have contacted admin jong para sana mailagay somewhere sa site yung database where everyone else can view. Pag may database na kasi tayo, madali na lang mag search, sort, filter, etc kung ano man ang gusto natin makita. kaya lang, medyo busy pa yata si admin jong at wala pa siya feedback sa akin.

that's a good idea Francis... maganda nga na incorporated dito sa PTO ung database(ratings)

[Vondal]

I hope we can set our own formula for the NTRP.

[LitoGarcia]

I hope we can set our own formula for the NTRP.

Hi Vondal, Please elaborate what kind of formula we must have here.

[Addie_56ers]

 Papano yung nilalagyan ng NTRP rating  tapos tinatanggal nila... ano gagawin sa mga members na yon ... pugutan ng ulo!!!

[burosky]

Sir Addie masyado namang brutal 'yon.  Gawin na lang alipin habang buhay!   

[johncsconigliaro]

Leo, thanks for updating the ratings... maganda yung future ng ating NTRP rating na eto... Agree ako dun sa mga updates (dun lng sa mga kakilala ko ha, di ko pa kasi nameet ung iba eh).... PS... bka pde moko ibaba sa 3.0 hehe un kasi rating ko sa USTA  bka makalusot

Hehehe.. Syo galing idea na magkaron tayo ng ntrp di ba?
Eto Kahit papano naayos natin ... kahit paunti unti.. 
sa tulong  na din nila JC & REBOJ... 
Yun ibang raters sana mag contribute na din ..

Sir Leo I'm most willing to help out regarding this issue..
GO for the database and a simple website where everyone can see.Then we assign admins.

[Vondal]

I hope we can set our own formula for the NTRP.

Hi Vondal, Please elaborate what kind of formula we must have here.

on calculating the NTRP. But let us first determine the parameters affecting NTRP.

[reboj]

I hope we can set our own formula for the NTRP.

Hi Vondal, Please elaborate what kind of formula we must have here.

on calculating the NTRP. But let us first determine the parameters affecting NTRP.

back read ka na lang bro sa topic, mahaba habang baliktaktakan na ang naisulat dito. I'm sure lahat ng mga sagot sa katanungan mo ay nasabi na dito. 

[LEO_56ers]

PARTIAL UPDATE OF MEMBERS NTRP (042010)

TP.ORG/PTO MEMBERS NTRP RATING

7.0

1. SLP
2. Oldskul
3. Nino A.


5.0

1. Mundoy Lopez
2. Diplomat
3. Macy
4. Tennis Adik
5.
6.


4.5

1. Ariel tiu
2. Talobab
3. JunTabs
4. Burosky

4.0

1. Supermario_56ers
2. Hunkie
3. Francis
4. Lito Garcia
5. TG
6. Vegeta
7. Leo_56ers
8. Pinoydaysleeper
9. Darwin_56ers
10. Papa Fred
11. Edgar
12 Peelet
13. Daryl
14. Kingcare
15. Paolo_56ers
16. aRITZ
17. Mordecai
18. jerald_Umali
19. Reboj
20. Kamote_56ers


3.5

1. Joyce_56ers
2. Ruud
3. Pennyhardaway
4. Kaido
5. Martini
6. Marco_56ers
7. Carlo
8. Loken_56ers
9. Dani
10. Rik
11. Harry
12. Ace
13. Xerxes
14. LVL
15. Whizzard
16. Tonettem
17. Pres.ED perps
18. Knubs
19. Ron_Rapido
20. bobminton
21. Smiley
22. Dekdek
23. Aisugiyama

3.0

1. POL   
2. Mark_56ers
3. Skrew_56ers
4. Chito_56ers
5. Noelcon_56ers
6. JC
7. Meng
8. Fredcas
9. Addie_56ers
10. Edreams
11. Kapuroy_56ers
12  Thaye_56ers
13. Junior_56ers
14. Deadly serve
15. Doc Rafa
16. Commander Ian
17. JamesAllan
18. Xylemral perps
19. Doublefault perps
20. Lovely perps
21. Nerdz_56ers
22. Alnielle
23. skintatoo
24  Jay18

2.5
1. Fabs
2. djokovits
3. jun9195   
4. Wina_56ers
5. Lala_56ers
6. Lendl
7. Mcgyver
8. kooldie
9. Moonaster
10. Yum_56ers
11. Monica_56ers
12. Matet
13. Michelle_56ers
14. Heartblue07_56ers
15. Ekyo
16. Aissa Perps
17. Hiromi Perps
18. Aries Perps
19. IslawPalitaw
20. Dennis Perps
21. Banglababy
22. Jeje
23. Ionic
24. arnel_TC
25. Banglababy
26. Vondal
27. Rsp



2.0

1. Wulf Reyes
2. kilua
3. marky
4. louie
5. azrafil
6. mikks
7. jov
8. kimgens
9. Gingging
10. DM
11. Eliboy
12. Andy
13. Manny
14. Russel
15. macky

1.5

1. Con_56ers
2. ags  
3. Angie
4. Cedric19
5. Aldeen Perps
6. pauj

[johncsconigliaro]

PARTIAL UPDATE OF MEMBERS NTRP (042010)

TP.ORG/PTO MEMBERS NTRP RATING

7.0

1. SLP
2. Oldskul
3. Nino A.


5.0

1. Mundoy Lopez
2. Diplomat
3. Macy
4. Tennis Adik
5.
6.


4.5

1. Ariel tiu
2. Talobab
3. JunTabs
4. Burosky

4.0

1. Supermario_56ers
2. Hunkie
3. Francis
4. Lito Garcia
5. TG
6. Vegeta
7. Leo_56ers
8. Pinoydaysleeper
9. Darwin_56ers
10. Papa Fred
11. Edgar
12 Peelet
13. Daryl
14. Kingcare
15. Paolo_56ers
16. aRITZ
17. Mordecai
18. jerald_Umali
19. Reboj
20. Kamote_56ers


3.5

1. Joyce_56ers
2. Ruud
3. Pennyhardaway
4. Kaido
5. Martini
6. Marco_56ers
7. Carlo
8. Loken_56ers
9. Dani
10. Rik
11. Harry
12. Ace
13. Xerxes
14. LVL
15. Whizzard
16. Tonettem
17. Pres.ED perps
18. Knubs
19. Ron_Rapido
20. bobminton
21. Smiley
22. Dekdek
23. Aisugiyama

3.0

1. POL   
2. Mark_56ers
3. Skrew_56ers
4. Chito_56ers
5. Noelcon_56ers
6. JC
7. Meng
8. Fredcas
9. Addie_56ers
10. Edreams
11. Kapuroy_56ers
12  Thaye_56ers
13. Junior_56ers
14. Deadly serve
15. Doc Rafa
16. Commander Ian
17. JamesAllan
18. Xylemral perps
19. Doublefault perps
20. Lovely perps
21. Nerdz_56ers
22. Alnielle
23. skintatoo
24  Jay18
25. Soles

2.5
1. Fabs
2. djokovits
3. jun9195   
4. Wina_56ers
5. Lala_56ers
6. Lendl
7. Mcgyver
8. kooldie
9. Moonaster
10. Yum_56ers
11. Monica_56ers
12. Matet
13. Michelle_56ers
14. Heartblue07_56ers
15. Ekyo
16. Aissa Perps
17. Hiromi Perps
18. Aries Perps
19. IslawPalitaw
20. Dennis Perps
21. Banglababy
22. Jeje
23. Ionic
24. arnel_TC
25. Banglababy
26. Vondal
27. Rsp
28. HumbleMushroom



2.0

1. Wulf Reyes
2. kilua
3. marky
4. louie
5. azrafil
6. mikks
7. jov
8. kimgens
9. Gingging
10. DM
11. Eliboy
12. Andy
13. Manny
14. Russel
15. macky
16. Rafaeli

1.5

1. Con_56ers
2. ags  
3. Angie
4. Cedric19
5. Aldeen Perps
6. pauj

[pedrolabasulo]

magpapakita ako soon ( jan sa 56'ers ) para makasali 

[Addie_56ers]

magpapakita ako soon ( jan sa 56'ers ) para makasali 

 Boss Pete !!! abisuhan mo lang kami ..ng makapaghanda!!!

[Francis]

Doon sa mga PTO members na wala pa ang name sa list of NTRP ratings, I encourage you to do a self-assessment and submit your name preceded by (s) para malaman na self-rating ito. The next time you play, we can later on make official or do adjustments when necessary.

When you do self-assessment and if you are stuck kasi you are not sure which rating to put, e.g. di mo masabi kung 3.5 or 4.0 ka, use the higher rating, in this case 4.0.

[fatso25]

Doon sa mga PTO members na wala pa ang name sa list of NTRP ratings, I encourage you to do a self-assessment and submit your name preceded by (s) para malaman na self-rating ito. The next time you play, we can later on make official or do adjustments when necessary.

When you do self-assessment and if you are stuck kasi you are not sure which rating to put, e.g. di mo masabi kung 3.5 or 4.0 ka, use the higher rating, in this case 4.0.

hindi po ba mas ok kung mas lower rating ang piliin kung hindi sigurado ang player? kasi baka naman mag self-rate ng 4.0 then biglang 3.5 naman pala siya. Parang demoralizing kasi pag ganun na biglang ibaba yung rating niya. 

[Francis]

hindi po ba mas ok kung mas lower rating ang piliin kung hindi sigurado ang player? kasi baka naman mag self-rate ng 4.0 then biglang 3.5 naman pala siya. Parang demoralizing kasi pag ganun na biglang ibaba yung rating niya. 

Hango sa National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) Guidebook
http://www.usta.com/~/media/USTA/Document%20Assets/Leagues_and_Tournaments/Leagues/NTRPGuidebook2008.ashx

NTRP SELF-RATING GUIDELINES
The NTRP describes the general characteristics that tennis players exhibit in each of thirteen skill levels. Depending on your competitive ability and other factors, you may find that you actually play above or below the category that best describes your skill level. The category you choose is not meant to be permanent, but can be adjusted as your skills change or as your match play demonstrates the need for reclassification. Ultimately, your rating is based upon match results. With these caveats in mind, the following provides general guidelines for self-rating and then for checking the probable accuracy of your self-rating.

To place yourself in an NTRP skill level:
1. Begin with 1.0. Read the descriptions of all the general characteristics carefully and then decide which one best describes your present tennis-playing ability.
2. Assume you are competing against players of the same gender and ability level.
3. If in doubt, place yourself in the next highest level.

[AiSugiyama]

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NTRP PLAYING LEVELS
(NTRP Guidebook 2008)
Players in wheelchairs should use these same General Characteristics to determine their NTRP skill level. The only difference observed is mobility and power on the serve.
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the .ball into play.
2.0 This player needs on-court experience. This player has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 This player is 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.
3.0 This player is 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, one back.
3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 This player 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. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
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. This player tends to overhit on difficult shots. 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. This player can regu¬larly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half vol¬leys, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
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 to 7.0 The 6.0 player typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking. The 6.5 .and 7.0 are world-class players.

***For the benefit of those who cannot or would not want to look at the NTRP Guidebook (in PDF file), you can use the above description to rate yourselves. Just remember to be honest. Its for your own good as the games and matches that you will play will be more enjoyable and exciting for you if you compete at the level where you are supposed to ****

[fatso25]

hindi po ba mas ok kung mas lower rating ang piliin kung hindi sigurado ang player? kasi baka naman mag self-rate ng 4.0 then biglang 3.5 naman pala siya. Parang demoralizing kasi pag ganun na biglang ibaba yung rating niya. 

Hango sa National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) Guidebook
http://www.usta.com/~/media/USTA/Document%20Assets/Leagues_and_Tournaments/Leagues/NTRPGuidebook2008.ashx

NTRP SELF-RATING GUIDELINES
The NTRP describes the general characteristics that tennis players exhibit in each of thirteen skill levels. Depending on your competitive ability and other factors, you may find that you actually play above or below the category that best describes your skill level. The category you choose is not meant to be permanent, but can be adjusted as your skills change or as your match play demonstrates the need for reclassification. Ultimately, your rating is based upon match results. With these caveats in mind, the following provides general guidelines for self-rating and then for checking the probable accuracy of your self-rating.

To place yourself in an NTRP skill level:
1. Begin with 1.0. Read the descriptions of all the general characteristics carefully and then decide which one best describes your present tennis-playing ability.
2. Assume you are competing against players of the same gender and ability level.
3. If in doubt, place yourself in the next highest level.

I see... pero for me, It would be much better if we safely rate our selves at a much lower rate if in doubt then pag-nakita na yung laro or palo saka itaas para mas masarap sa pakiramdam. this is only an opinion.

[edreams11]

Doon sa mga PTO members na wala pa ang name sa list of NTRP ratings, I encourage you to do a self-assessment and submit your name preceded by (s) para malaman na self-rating ito. The next time you play, we can later on make official or do adjustments when necessary.

When you do self-assessment and if you are stuck kasi you are not sure which rating to put, e.g. di mo masabi kung 3.5 or 4.0 ka, use the higher rating, in this case 4.0.

hindi po ba mas ok kung mas lower rating ang piliin kung hindi sigurado ang player? kasi baka naman mag self-rate ng 4.0 then biglang 3.5 naman pala siya. Parang demoralizing kasi pag ganun na biglang ibaba yung rating niya. 

pwedend i-relate to sa panliligaw ka sa babae eh. iniisip mo palagi na basted ka para di masyadong masaket pag totoong basted ka! hahaha

[Francis]

I understand. As you can see, I based it on the guidelines set by USTA. I believe there is a reason why it is defined that way by USTA.

If later on makita natin na hindi ito effective sa atin dito sa PTO at kailangan natin gawan ng enhancement/adjustment ang guidebook presented by USTA, why not?

Pero for now, I'll stick with the currently defined guide specially if the self-rating will be used by the player to join a tournament using NTRP to level players. Kapag obvious na under-stated ang self-rating and that player dominated the tournament e dapat pa nga i-penalize .

[AiSugiyama]

I understand. As you can see, I based it on the guidelines set by USTA. I believe there is a reason why it is defined that way by USTA.

If later on makita natin na hindi ito effective sa atin dito sa PTO at kailangan natin gawan ng enhancement/adjustment ang guidebook presented by USTA, why not?

Pero for now, I'll stick with the currently defined guide specially if the self-rating will be used by the player to join a tournament using NTRP to level players. Kapag obvious na under-stated ang self-rating and that player dominated the tournament e dapat pa nga i-penalize .

Totally agree po. Not only penalized but in the US, I think they even disqualify them...based on experience. If ever we will have designated verifiers per AREA, say sa San Pedro Laguna area po, I'm willing to volunteer as verifier dun nga po sa area ko. Those players na malapit sa SPL and wants to be verified, pede po ako i-contact and I will be happy to accommodate them based on my schedule. Then, I can report my rating on the player to the "BOSSES" her at PTO. 

[Vondal]

Self Rating Guide

The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is the official system for determining the levels of competition for the USTA League Program.
Purpose
The primary goal of the program is to help all tennis players enjoy the game by providing a method of classifying skill levels for more compatible matches, group lessons, league play, tournaments and other programs.
Guidelines
The rating categories are generalizations about skill levels. You may find that you actually play above or below the category which best describes your skill level, depending on your competitive ability. The category you chose is not meant to be permanent, but may be adjusted as your skills change or as your match play demonstrates the need for reclassification. Ultimately your rating is based upon match results.
Players must rate themselves in accordance with NTRP. When players are rating themselves and they question at which level they should play. They should place themselves in the higher level of play.
To Place Yourself
A. Begin with 1.5. Read all the categories carefully and then decide which one best describes your present ability level. Be certain that you qualify on all points of all preceding levels as well as those in the level you chose.
B. When rating yourself assume you are playing against a player of the same gender and the same ability.
General Characteristics of Various Playing Levels
1.5 You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting the ball in play.
2.0 You lack court experience and your strokes need developing. You are familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 You are learning to judge where the ball is going, although your court coverage is limited. You can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
General Characteristics of Various Playing Levels (cont’d)
3.0 You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes and lack execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Your most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.
3.5 You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5 You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace. You have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to your opponents. You can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. You tend to over hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
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. You can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and have good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 You have mastered power and/or consistency as a major weapon. You can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 to 7.0 You have had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and have obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.
7.0 You are a world-class player.

[burosky]

Dito sa USTA NorCal, sa leagues lang nangyayari ang disqualification (DQ).  Hindi rin agad-agad puwera na lang kung merong mag-file ng grieavance.  Siyempre no way na mamonitor ng USTA ang lahat ng matches kaya merong grievance process.  Kahit na sino puwedeng mag-file ng grievance against a player.  Kaya lang it is up to the person who filed to prove the grievance.  Tapos merong review board na titingin ng evidence then magbibitaw ng judgement.  Parang justice system kung baga.  Yung isang form naman ng DQ ay yung 3 strikes rule kung tawagin.  Ang bawat player ay merong rating na exact to the tenths.  Dahil dito, merong mga player na halos qualified na sa next level.  Palagay mo ang 3.5 are para sa mga player na between 3.01 - 3.50.  Kapag nag 3.51 considered 4.0 na.  So let's say merong nag self-rate ng 3.5 tapos tumalo ng isang player na 3.49 sa score na 6-1, 6-1.  Sa "mata" ng computer hindi dapat mangyari ito kaya automatic 1 strike na 'to sa nag self-rate.  Kapag nangyari ulit ito up to 3 times, automatic DQ yung player tapos forfeited (considered loss) lahat yung matches na nilaro niya.  Siyempre extreme example lang ito para madaling ma picture.  Sa tournaments, bihirang bihira ang DQ.  Usually, ang nangyayari, merong mag rereklamo sa tournament director.  Tapos papanuorin ng tournament director yung player tapos mag dedecide kung kailangan talagang i-DQ.  Pero usually, pinapalusot na lang kasi sa tournament masyadong kumplikado.  Kapag na DQ, ano ang gagawin sa mga matches?  Kung makita agad sa first round, siguro ok lang pero kapag lumampas na doon magulo na.

Palagay ko kaya ginawa ng USTA ang ruling na mag self-rate sa next higher level kung hindi sigurado eh para ma-iwasan ang reklamo.  Madaling magpatay mali at sabihin na akalo ko 3.0 lang ako.  Unfair 'to sa mga tunay na 3.0 na nakalaban.  Dyan nagkakaroon ng alitan kasi ang feeling parang nangdaya.  Kung mag self-rate sa next higher level maiiwasan ito dahil kung mabugbog man hindi nangdaya ang dating.  Again, para lang ito sa mga hindi sigurado.  Malay mo 'yon talaga ang rating mo.

[Addie_56ers]

  Umm kaya nga  mahirap din ang self rating.... ok lang kung mas mataas ang rate ng player sa sarili nya ..eh kung mababa??? kagulo yan sa tournament... sa DQ naman dapat before mag start ang tournament... pag nakalaro na wala na!.... pinayagan sa 1st round eh... ok na din ginagawa natin dito RE NTRP rating  ,importante may mag rerate sa players ng tama.... so far so good naman... halos lahat ng tournament na ginamitan ng rating competitive naman ang results

[Addie_56ers]

PARTIAL UPDATE OF MEMBERS NTRP (042010)

TP.ORG/PTO MEMBERS NTRP RATING

7.0

1. SLP
2. Oldskul
3. Nino A.


5.0

1. Mundoy Lopez
2. Diplomat
3. Macy
4. Tennis Adik
5.
6.


4.5

1. Ariel tiu
2. Talobab
3. JunTabs
4. Burosky

4.0

1. Supermario_56ers
2. Hunkie
3. Francis
4. Lito Garcia
5. TG
6. Vegeta
7. Leo_56ers
8. Pinoydaysleeper
9. Darwin_56ers
10. Papa Fred
11. Edgar
12 Peelet
13. Daryl
14. Kingcare
15. Paolo_56ers
16. aRITZ
17. Mordecai
18. jerald_Umali
19. Reboj
20. Kamote_56ers


3.5

1. Joyce_56ers
2. Ruud
3. Pennyhardaway
4. Kaido
5. Martini
6. Marco_56ers
7. Carlo
8. Loken_56ers
9. Dani
10. Rik
11. Harry
12. Ace
13. Xerxes
14. LVL
15. Whizzard
16. Tonettem
17. Pres.ED perps
18. Knubs
19. Ron_Rapido
20. bobminton
21. Smiley
22. Dekdek
23. Aisugiyama

3.0

1. POL   
2. Mark_56ers
3. Skrew_56ers
4. Chito_56ers
5. Noelcon_56ers
6. JC
7. Meng
8. Fredcas
9. Addie_56ers
10. Edreams
11. Kapuroy_56ers
12  Thaye_56ers
13. Junior_56ers
14. Deadly serve
15. Doc Rafa
16. Commander Ian
17. JamesAllan
18. Xylemral perps
19. Doublefault perps
20. Lovely perps
21. Nerdz_56ers
22. Alnielle
23. skintatoo
24  Jay18
25. Soles

2.5
1. Fabs
2. djokovits
3. jun9195   
4. Wina_56ers
5. Lala_56ers
6. Lendl
7. Mcgyver
8. kooldie
9. Moonaster
10. Yum_56ers
11. Monica_56ers
12. Matet
13. Michelle_56ers
14. Heartblue07_56ers
15. Ekyo
16. Aissa Perps
17. Hiromi Perps
18. Aries Perps
19. IslawPalitaw
20. Dennis Perps
21. Banglababy
22. Jeje
23. Ionic
24. arnel_TC
25. Banglababy
26. Vondal
27. Rsp
28. HumbleMushroom



2.0

1. Wulf Reyes
2. kilua
3. marky
4. louie
5. azrafil
6. mikks
7. jov
8. kimgens
9. Gingging
10. DM
11. Eliboy
12. Andy
13. Manny
14. Russel
15. macky
16. Rafaeli

1.5

1. Con_56ers
2. ags  
3. Angie
4. Cedric19
5. Aldeen Perps
6. pauj

 Darkwing NTRP Rating is 3.5..... Paki include na lang sa main list

[mikki_blinkme]

I understand. As you can see, I based it on the guidelines set by USTA. I believe there is a reason why it is defined that way by USTA.

If later on makita natin na hindi ito effective sa atin dito sa PTO at kailangan natin gawan ng enhancement/adjustment ang guidebook presented by USTA, why not?

Pero for now, I'll stick with the currently defined guide specially if the self-rating will be used by the player to join a tournament using NTRP to level players. Kapag obvious na under-stated ang self-rating and that player dominated the tournament e dapat pa nga i-penalize .

Totally agree po. Not only penalized but in the US, I think they even disqualify them...based on experience. If ever we will have designated verifiers per AREA, say sa San Pedro Laguna area po, I'm willing to volunteer as verifier dun nga po sa area ko. Those players na malapit sa SPL and wants to be verified, pede po ako i-contact and I will be happy to accommodate them based on my schedule. Then, I can report my rating on the player to the "BOSSES" her at PTO. 

sige sir. sama ka sa stonecrest this saturday. rate mo mga players. pwede ka din maglaro. nandun si kuya ron the trainer magkamatch lang kayo nun.

[tagpi33]

wala sa ranking yan asa indian yan ahahaha

[mikki_blinkme]

wala sa ranking yan asa indian yan ahahaha

indian? hahaha! pano yun? 

[Francis]

  Umm kaya nga  mahirap din ang self rating.... ok lang kung mas mataas ang rate ng player sa sarili nya ..eh kung mababa??? kagulo yan sa tournament... sa DQ naman dapat before mag start ang tournament... pag nakalaro na wala na!.... pinayagan sa 1st round eh... ok na din ginagawa natin dito RE NTRP rating  ,importante may mag rerate sa players ng tama.... so far so good naman... halos lahat ng tournament na ginamitan ng rating competitive naman ang results

self rating man or may nag-rate parehong mahirap yan. aside sa NTRP guide, what a player can also do is mai-compare ang sarili sa already rated player.
compare yourself sa mga already rated players na nakakalaro mo na then tanungin mo sarili mo, nung nakalaro ko ito match lang ang laban, pwede na ako sa rating na iyan. kung nilampaso ka, may be dapat mas mababa ang rating mo, kung nilampaso mo siya, taasan mo ang rating mo.

official man yan or self rating, possible talaga na hindi perfect ang rating. e.g. pag nagkataon na sobra ang ganda ng palo mo nung nagpa-rate ka, birthday mo kasi nung araw na iyon. Kahit anong palo mo, between the legs, behind the back, u responded to a smash with another smash, lahat winner. e tataas talaga ang rating mo that day. ganun din naman kung nagpa-rate ka on a BAD day! posibleng ma-rate ka to a lower NTRP sa kung ano talaga ang NTRP rating mo. Or pwedeng sinadya mo na BAD day para nasa 2.0 ka kahit na sa totoong buhay e 3.5 ka na pala!

But still, we need to get this going. In a few days, I am going to record the NTRP ratings in a database. I will need info from our members para mailagay sa database. Since free hosting ito, we may need to limit the access kasi limited lang ang allowed na database query, page views, etc sa free hosting.

[mikki_blinkme]

tama si sir francis

[Addie_56ers]

  Umm kaya nga  mahirap din ang self rating.... ok lang kung mas mataas ang rate ng player sa sarili nya ..eh kung mababa??? kagulo yan sa tournament... sa DQ naman dapat before mag start ang tournament... pag nakalaro na wala na!.... pinayagan sa 1st round eh... ok na din ginagawa natin dito RE NTRP rating  ,importante may mag rerate sa players ng tama.... so far so good naman... halos lahat ng tournament na ginamitan ng rating competitive naman ang results

self rating man or may nag-rate parehong mahirap yan. aside sa NTRP guide, what a player can also do is mai-compare ang sarili sa already rated player.
compare yourself sa mga already rated players na nakakalaro mo na then tanungin mo sarili mo, nung nakalaro ko ito match lang ang laban, pwede na ako sa rating na iyan. kung nilampaso ka, may be dapat mas mababa ang rating mo, kung nilampaso mo siya, taasan mo ang rating mo.

official man yan or self rating, possible talaga na hindi perfect ang rating. e.g. pag nagkataon na sobra ang ganda ng palo mo nung nagpa-rate ka, birthday mo kasi nung araw na iyon. Kahit anong palo mo, between the legs, behind the back, u responded to a smash with another smash, lahat winner. e tataas talaga ang rating mo that day. ganun din naman kung nagpa-rate ka on a BAD day! posibleng ma-rate ka to a lower NTRP sa kung ano talaga ang NTRP rating mo. Or pwedeng sinadya mo na BAD day para nasa 2.0 ka kahit na sa totoong buhay e 3.5 ka na pala!

But still, we need to get this going. In a few days, I am going to record the NTRP ratings in a database. I will need info from our members para mailagay sa database. Since free hosting ito, we may need to limit the access kasi limited lang ang allowed na database query, page views, etc sa free hosting.

 Problem is baka yung kalaro mo tinatapat lang sa iyo ang bola kaya nababalik mo ..pakiramdam mo at par ka sa opponent mo.. maganda siguro lagyan ng karga para lumabas ang tunay na game ...at least Sir francis  sa active members  mataas na din ang percentage  na may rating na... kaya konti na lang siguro idadagdag natin

[johncsconigliaro]

  Umm kaya nga  mahirap din ang self rating.... ok lang kung mas mataas ang rate ng player sa sarili nya ..eh kung mababa??? kagulo yan sa tournament... sa DQ naman dapat before mag start ang tournament... pag nakalaro na wala na!.... pinayagan sa 1st round eh... ok na din ginagawa natin dito RE NTRP rating  ,importante may mag rerate sa players ng tama.... so far so good naman... halos lahat ng tournament na ginamitan ng rating competitive naman ang results

self rating man or may nag-rate parehong mahirap yan. aside sa NTRP guide, what a player can also do is mai-compare ang sarili sa already rated player.
compare yourself sa mga already rated players na nakakalaro mo na then tanungin mo sarili mo, nung nakalaro ko ito match lang ang laban, pwede na ako sa rating na iyan. kung nilampaso ka, may be dapat mas mababa ang rating mo, kung nilampaso mo siya, taasan mo ang rating mo.

official man yan or self rating, possible talaga na hindi perfect ang rating. e.g. pag nagkataon na sobra ang ganda ng palo mo nung nagpa-rate ka, birthday mo kasi nung araw na iyon. Kahit anong palo mo, between the legs, behind the back, u responded to a smash with another smash, lahat winner. e tataas talaga ang rating mo that day. ganun din naman kung nagpa-rate ka on a BAD day! posibleng ma-rate ka to a lower NTRP sa kung ano talaga ang NTRP rating mo. Or pwedeng sinadya mo na BAD day para nasa 2.0 ka kahit na sa totoong buhay e 3.5 ka na pala!

But still, we need to get this going. In a few days, I am going to record the NTRP ratings in a database. I will need info from our members para mailagay sa database. Since free hosting ito, we may need to limit the access kasi limited lang ang allowed na database query, page views, etc sa free hosting.

Corrected by 

[johncsconigliaro]

PARTIAL UPDATE OF MEMBERS NTRP (042010)

TP.ORG/PTO MEMBERS NTRP RATING

7.0

1. SLP
2. Oldskul
3. Nino A.


5.0

1. Mundoy Lopez
2. Diplomat
3. Macy
4. Tennis Adik
5.
6.


4.5

1. Ariel tiu
2. Talobab
3. JunTabs
4. Burosky

4.0

1. Supermario_56ers
2. Hunkie
3. Francis
4. Lito Garcia
5. TG
6. Vegeta
7. Leo_56ers
8. Pinoydaysleeper
9. Darwin_56ers
10. Papa Fred
11. Edgar
12 Peelet
13. Daryl
14. Kingcare
15. Paolo_56ers
16. aRITZ
17. Mordecai
18. jerald_Umali
19. Reboj
20. Kamote_56ers


3.5

1. Joyce_56ers
2. Ruud
3. Pennyhardaway
4. Kaido
5. Martini
6. Marco_56ers
7. Carlo
8. Loken_56ers
9. Dani
10. Rik
11. Harry
12. Ace
13. Xerxes
14. LVL
15. Whizzard
16. Tonettem
17. Pres.ED perps
18. Knubs
19. Ron_Rapido
20. bobminton
21. Smiley
22. Dekdek
23. Aisugiyama

3.0

1. POL   
2. Mark_56ers
3. Skrew_56ers
4. Chito_56ers
5. Noelcon_56ers
6. JC
7. Meng
8. Fredcas
9. Addie_56ers
10. Edreams
11. Kapuroy_56ers
12  Thaye_56ers
13. Junior_56ers
14. Deadly serve
15. Doc Rafa
16. Commander Ian
17. JamesAllan
18. Xylemral perps
19. Doublefault perps
20. Lovely perps
21. Nerdz_56ers
22. Alnielle
23. skintatoo
24  Jay18
25. Soles

2.5
1. Fabs
2. djokovits
3. jun9195   
4. Wina_56ers
5. Lala_56ers
6. Lendl
7. Mcgyver
8. kooldie
9. Moonaster
10. Yum_56ers
11. Monica_56ers
12. Matet
13. Michelle_56ers
14. Heartblue07_56ers
15. Ekyo
16. Aissa Perps
17. Hiromi Perps
18. Aries Perps
19. IslawPalitaw
20. Dennis Perps
21. Banglababy
22. Jeje
23. Ionic
24. arnel_TC
25. Banglababy
26. Vondal
27. Rsp
28. HumbleMushroom
29.Jerald Ricamonte
30. Hanz


2.0

1. Wulf Reyes
2. kilua
3. marky
4. louie
5. azrafil
6. mikks
7. jov
8. kimgens
9. Gingging
10. DM
11. Eliboy
12. Andy
13. Manny
14. Russel
15. macky
16. Rafaeli
17. Karen
1.5

1. Con_56ers
2. ags  
3. Angie
4. Cedric19
5. Aldeen Perps
6. pauj
7. Englehart

Sir Francis/ SirLeo Dinagdag ko po ung iba from TORO HILLS 

[burosky]

Hopefully makatulong ito sa mga raters at mga gustong mag self-rate.  Ito ang Expanded NTRP Guidelines from the USTA.  Mas detalyado ito kasi yung description ng bawat rating ay broken down by Forehand, Backhand, Serve or Return of Serve, Volley, Special Shots and Playing Style tapos may specific description ang bawat category.

Uulitin ko lang.  Guideline lang ito.  Hindi komo meron kang kulang sa mga category or description, hindi ka dapat sa level na 'yon.  Kung majority sa category o description ay meron ka, 'yon ang level mo.  Kahit anong pilit gawin hindi ito magiging perfect.  Walang sistema na perfecto.  Kailangan lang simulan.  Eventually mag e-even out din ito.  Kapag karamihan ng members ay rated na, meron ng mapag babasehan yung mga bagong sasali.

ENHANCED NATIONAL TENNIS RATING PROGRAM

1.0:
This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5:
This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0:
Forehand: Incomplete swing; lacks directional intent
Backhand: Avoids backhands; erratic contact; grip problems; incomplete swing
Serve or Return of Serve: Incomplete service motion; double faults common; toss is inconsistent; return of serve erratic
Volley: Reluctant to play net; avoids backhand; lacks footwork
Special Shots: n/a
Playing Style: Familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play; frequently out of position
2.5:
Forehand: Form developing; prepared for moderately paced shots
Backhand: Grip and preparation problems; often chooses to hit forehand instead of backhand
Serve or Return of Serve: Attempting a full swing; can get the ball in play at slow pace; inconsistent toss; can return slowpaced serve
Volley: Uncomfortable at net, especially on the backhand side; frequently uses forehand racquet face on backhand volleys
Special Shots: Can lob intentionally but with little control; can make contact on overheads
Playing Style: Can sustain a short rally of slow pace; modest consistency; weak court coverage; usually remains in the initial doubles position
3.0:
Forehand: Fairly consistent with some directional intent; lacks depth control
Backhand: Frequently prepared; starting to hit with fair consistency on moderate shots
Serve or Return of Serve: Developing rhythm; little consistency when trying for power; second serve is often considerably slower than first serve; can return serve with fair consistency
Volley: Consistent forehand volley; inconsistent backhand volley; has trouble with low and wide shots
Special Shots: Can lob fairly consistently on moderate shots
Playing Style: Fairly consistent on medium-paced shots; most common doubles formation is still one up, one back; approaches net when play dictates but weak in execution
3.5:
Forehand: Improved consistency and variety on moderate shots with directional control; developing spin
Backhand: Hits with directional control on moderate shots; has difficulty on high or hard shots; returns difficult shots defensively
Serve or Return of Serve: Starting to serve with control and some power; developing spin; can return serve consistently with directional control on moderate shots
Volley: More aggressive net play; some ability to cover side shots; uses proper footwork; can direct forehand volleys; controls backhand volley but with little offense; difficulty in putting volleys away
Special Shots: Consistent overhead on shots within reach; developing approach shots, drop shots, and half volleys
Playing Style: Improved consistency on moderate shots with directional control; improved court coverage; starting to look for the opportunity to come to the net; developing teamwork in doubles
4.0:
Forehand: Good consistency; hits with depth and control on moderate shots; may try to hit too good a placement on a difficult shot
Backhand: Directs the ball with consistency and depth on moderate shots; developing spin
Serve or Return of Serve: Places both first and second serves, often with power on first serve; uses spin; dependable return of serve; can return with depth in singles and mix returns in doubles
Volley: Depth and control on forehand volley; can direct backhand volleys but usually lacks depth; developing wide and low volleys on both sides of the body
Special Shots: Can put away easy overheads; can poach in doubles; follows aggressive shots to the net; beginning to finish point off; can hit to opponent's weaknesses; able to lob defensively on difficult shots and offensively on set-ups
Playing Style: Good consistency on ground strokes with directional control and depth demonstrated on moderate shots; not yet playing good percentage tennis; teamwork in doubles is evident; rallies may still be lost due to impatience
4.5:
Forehand: Very good consistency; uses speed and spin effectively; controls depth well; tends to over-hit on difficult shots; offensive on moderate shots
Backhand: Can control direction and depth but may break down under pressure; offensive on moderate shots
Serve or Return of Serve: Aggressive serving with limited double faults; uses power and spin; developing offense; on second serve frequently hits with good depth and placement; frequently hits aggressive service returns; can take pace off with moderate success in doubles
Volley: Can handle a mixed sequence of volleys; good footwork; has depth and directional control on backhand; developing touch; most common error is still overhitting
Special Shots: Hits approach shots with good depth and control; can consistently hit volleys and overheads to end the point
Playing Style: Very good consistency; more intentional variety in game; is hitting with more pace; covers up weaknesses well; beginning to vary game plan according to opponent; aggressive net play is common in doubles; good anticipation; beginning to handle pace
5.0:
Forehand: Strong shots with control, depth, and spin; uses forehand to set up offensive situations; has developed good touch; consistent on passing shots
Backhand: Can use backhand as an aggressive shot with good consistency; has good direction and depth on most shots; varies spin
Serve or Return of Serve: Serve is placed effectively with intent of hitting to a weakness or developing an offensive situation; has a variety of serves to rely on; good depth, spin, and placement on most second serves to force weak return or set up next shot; can mix aggressive and off-paced service returns with control, depth, and spin
Volley: Can hit most volleys with depth, pace and direction; plays difficult volleys with depth; given an opportunity volley is often hit for a winner
Special Shots: Approach shots and passing shots are hit with pace and high degree of effectiveness; can lob offensively; overhead can be hit from any position; hits mid-court volleys with consistency
Playing Style: Frequently has an outstanding shot, consistency, or attribute around which game is built; can vary game plan according to opponent; this player is “match wise,” plays percentage tennis and “beats himself or herself” less than the 4.5 player; solid teamwork in doubles is evident; game breaks down mentally and physically more often than the 5.5 player
5.5:
This player is capable of hitting dependable shots in stress situations; has developed good anticipation; can pick up cues from such things as opponent’s toss, body position, backswing, preparation; first and second serves can be depended on in stress situations and can be hit offensively at any time; can analyze and exploit opponent's weaknesses; can vary strategies and style of play in a competitive situation.
6.0 – 7.0:
These players will generally not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior level and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking. The 6.5 player has a reasonable chance of succeeding at the 7.0 level and has extensive satellite tournament experience. The 7.0 is a world-class player who is committed to tournament competition on the international level and whose major source of income is tournament prize winnings.