by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Players in wheelchairs? Players in wheelchairs should use these general characteristics to determine their NTRP skill level. The only differences are as follows: Mobility: While players in wheelchairs may have skills that would normally provide them a certain rating,...
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
NTRP Playing Style What is a 2.0 playing style? Familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play; frequently out of position What is 2.5 playing style? Can sustain a short rally of slow pace; modest consistency; weak court coverage; usually remains in the...
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
NTRP specialty shots rating NTRP — specialty shots rating? Can lob intentionally but with little control; can make contact on overheads. NTRP –specialty shot 3.0 skill? Can lob fairly consistently on moderate shots. NTRP– specialty shot 3.5 skill?...
by PerErik | Jan 3, 2013 | Tennis Tips
NTRP Volley Description NTRP — 2.0 volley description Reluctant to play net; avoids backhand; lacks footwork NTRP 2.5 volley description Uncomfortable at net, especially on the backhand side; frequently uses forehand racquet face on backhand volleys NTRP–...
by PerErik | Jan 2, 2013 | Tennis Tips
How to Find Yourself In the NTRP Rating Categories Of all the descriptions of player levels — from “A, B and C” to “beginner, intermediate, advanced” — the best system was developed bv the U.S. Tennis Association in 1979. The USTA...
by PerErik | Jan 2, 2013 | Tennis Tips
What is the 5.0 level player on the serve and return of serve? This player can serve with pace effectively with the intent of hitting to a weakness or developing an offensive situation, this player has a variety of servers to rely on, has good depth, and use of spin...
