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 initial doubles position

What is 3.0 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

What is a 3.5 playing style?

Improved consistency on moderate shots with directional control; improved court cover- age; starting to look for the opportunity to come to the net; developing teamwork in doubles

What is a 4.0 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

What is a 4.5 playing style?

Very good consistency; more intentional variety in game; is hitting with more pace; covers up weaknesses well; begin- ning to vary game plan according to opponent; aggressive net play is common in doubles; good anticipation; beginning to handle pace

What is a 5.0 playing style?

Frequently has an out- standing 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