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ESTABLISH YOUR NTRP # (National Tennis Rating Program #) & FIND YOUR CORRESPONDING LEVEL
Tennis uses a number system to identify your skill level, ranging from 1.0 (never touched a racquet) to Advanced (very skilled). Players can self-assign their # at registration. If a coach or umpire identifies a player in the wrong level, BreakPoint will reach out via email & discuss level-up or level-down "reassignment" options.
1.0 rookie (red balls)
1.5 beginner (orange balls)
2.0 advanced-beginner (reg balls)
2.5 low intermediate
3.0 intermediate
3.5 high intermediate
4.0 intermediate-advanced
4.5 advanced
5.0 + open
NEED HELP? BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON FOR FULL NTRP EVALUATION (OPTIONAL)
In the section (at checkout) asking "Is there anything specific you want to learn?", specify "NTRP testing". Receive a report card following the session.
WHAT IS YOUR NTRP RATING? (SIMPLIFIED VERSION)
WHAT IS YOUR NTRP RATING? (FULL VERSION)
Testing for an NTRP 1.0 (Rookie)
42ft court, underhand serving, stage 3 (red) balls
This player is just starting to play tennis and still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
The tester will be "feeding" primarily very slow/ arched shots to the player.
groundstrokes (maintain 8 shot rally using very slow/arched forehands & backhands)
success % NTRP #
5% (or less) = 1.0
20% = 1.25
35% = 1.5
>40% = level up
net play (smashes & volleys to land anywhere into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
30% (or less) = 1.0
45% = 1.25
60% = 1.5
>70% = level up
serve (underhand serve after 1 bounce into a targeted half of service box)
success % NTRP #
10% (or less) = 1.0
35% = 1.25
50% = 1.5
>60% = level up
return of serve (return a serve into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
10% (or less) = 1.0
35% = 1.25
50% = 1.5
>60% = level up
Testing for an NTRP 1.5 (Beginner)
60ft court, underhand or overhand serving, stage 2 (orange) balls
This player uses an incomplete swing ; lacks directional intent. Avoids backhands; erratic contact; grip problems
More comfortable with underhand service motion; only sometimes trying overhand serve. Double faults common; toss is inconsistent; return of serve erratic. Reluctant to play net; avoids backhand volleys; lacks footwork.
The tester will be "feeding" primarily slow/ arched shots to the player.
groundstrokes (maintain 8 shot rally using slow/arched forehands & backhands)
success % NTRP #
10% (or less) = level down
20% = 1.5
30% = 1.75
50% = 2.0
>60% = level up
net play (smash & volley to land anywhere into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 1.5
45% = 1.75
60% = 2.0
>70% = level up
serve (underhand serve after 1 bounce/ or backscratcher serve into a targeted half of service box)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 1.5
40% = 1.75
50% = 2.0
>60% = level up
return of serve (return a serve into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 1.5
45% = 1.75
60% = 2.0
>75% = level up
Testing for an NTRP 2.0 (Advanced-Beginner)
full court 78ft, overhand serving, regular balls
This player is developing form; better prepared for moderately paced shots. Attempting a full motion every 1st serve; can get the ball in play at slow pace with an incomplete 2nd serve; inconsistent toss; can return slow-paced arched serve with ease. Receiving moderate paced serves prove to be more difficult. Uncomfortable at net, especially on the backhand side; frequently uses forehand racquet face on backhand volleys
The tester will be "feeding" primarily moderate paced shots to the player.
groundstrokes (maintain 8 shot rally using moderate paced forehands & backhands)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
35% = 2.0
50% = 2.25
65% = 2.5
>75% = level up
net play (smash & volley to land anywhere into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 2.0
45% = 2.25
60% = 2.5
>70% = level up
serve (incomplete backscratcher 2nd serve/ full 1st serve motion ;into a targeted half of service box)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 2.0
50% = 2.25
75% = 2.5
>80% = level up
return of serve (return a serve into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 2.0
45% = 2.25
60% = 2.5
>75% = level up
Testing for an NTRP 2.5 (Low Intermediate)
full court 78ft, overhand serving, regular balls
This player is fairly consistent with some directional intent; but lacks depth control. Starting to hit with fair consistency on faster paced non spinning shots (only slight arch on end of shot). Developing rhythm on serves; little consistency when trying for power; second serve is often considerably slower than first serve; can return serve with fair consistency. Consistent forehand volley; inconsistent backhand volley; has trouble with low and wide shots
The tester will be "feeding" primarily faster paced shots to the player.
groundstrokes (maintain 10 shot rally using faster paced forehands & backhands)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
35% = 2.5
50% = 2.75
65% = 3.0
>75% = level up
net play (smash & volley to land anywhere into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 2.5
45% = 2.75
60% = 3.0
>70% = level up
serve (powerful 1st serve & moderate paced 2nd serve into a targeted half of service box)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 2.5
50% = 2.75
75% = 3.0
>80% = level up
return of serve (return a serve into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 2.5
45% = 2.75
60% = 3.0
>75% = level up
Testing for an NTRP 3.0 (Intermediate)
full court 78ft, overhand serving, regular balls
Improved consistency and variety on moderate shots with directional control; developing spin ; has difficulty on high or hard shots; returns difficult shots defensively. Starting to serve with control and some power; developing spin; can return serve consistently with directional control on moderate shots. 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.
The tester will be "feeding" primarily fast paced & spinning shots to the player.
groundstrokes (maintain 10 shot rally using faster paced spinning forehands & backhands)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
35% = 3.0
50% = 3.5
65% = 4.0
>75% = level up
net play (smash & volley to land anywhere into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 3.0
45% = 3.5
60% = 4.0
>70% = level up
serve (powerful and spun 1st serve & moderate paced 2nd serve into a targeted half of service box)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 3.0
50% = 3.5
75% = 4.0
>80% = level up
return of serve (return a serve into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 3.0
45% = 3.5
60% = 4.0
>75% = level up
Testing for an NTRP 4.0 (High Intermediate)
full court 78ft, overhand serving, regular balls. Strong shots with control, depth, and spin; uses forehand to set up offensive situations; has developed good touch; consistent on passing shots. Can use backhand as an aggressive shot with good consistency; has good direction and depth on most shots; varies spin. 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. Can hit most volleys with depth, pace and direction; plays difficult volleys with depth; given an opportunity volley is often hit for a winner.
The tester will be "feeding" primarily fast paced & spinning deep shots to the player.
groundstrokes (maintain 10 shot rally using fast paced spinning, deep forehands & backhands)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
35% = 4.0
50% = 4.5
65% = 5.0
>75% = level up
net play (smash & volley to land anywhere into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 4.0
45% = 4.5
60% = 5.0
>70% = level up
serve (very powerful/spun 1st serve & deep/ powerful 2nd serve into a targeted half of service box)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 4.0
50% = 4.5
75% = 5.0
>80% = level up
return of serve (return a serve into a targeted half of court)
success % NTRP #
20% (or less) = level down
30% = 4.0
45% = 4.5
60% = 5.0
>75% = level up