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NTRP Rating Guide (for all players) |
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| 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. This player can sustain a rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. |
| 3.0 | This player is consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks control when trying for directional intent, depth, or power. |
| 3.5 | This player has achieved improved stroke dependability and direction 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 intent 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 and 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 tactics according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve and is able to rush the net successfully. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. |
| 5.0 | This player has good shot anticipation; 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; can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes; has good depth and spin on most second serves. |