USATT
Rating |
Description |
| 100 |
This player has limited experience;
primarily working on just getting the ball into play using
simple blocking techniques with little spin use. The serve is
used to just put the ball into play. |
| 300 |
Player has some basic understanding
of stroking concepts, but has obvious stroke weaknesses and
limited movement to the ball. |
| 500 |
Player has developed some ability to anticipate
the direction of the ball and can sustain a short rally at low
speed and spin levels with players of the same ability. |
| 700 |
Player is fairly consistent while hitting
medium-speed and spin strokes, but not yet comfortable with all
the basic strokes. He/she lacks execution when trying for
directional control, power, or heavy spin. Beginning footwork is
now apparent. |
| 900 |
Player has achieved stroke dependability with
directional control with all basic strokes at moderate speeds
and spin levels. The player is beginning to exhibit more
aggressive play, occasionally hitting a “winning shot”. The
player is beginning to develop several favorite “patterns”
of play. |
| 1100 |
Player has dependable basic strokes, including
direction and spin control while playing at moderate speeds.
Occasionally forces errors while serving and is able to return
serves with moderate amounts of spin. Personal style is now
becoming very apparent. |
| 1300 |
Player is beginning to master the use of power and
spin and is learning to handle pace. Style is now clearly
definable, and he/she possesses several point winning strokes.
The player is now beginning to vary game plan according to
opponent’s weakness. Can strongly force his/her serve and
receive against opponents of similar level. |
| 1500 |
Player now has good shot anticipation combined
with several outstanding shots allow this level athlete to use
their style against all others at their level. Can handle a
medium to high level of pace and spin, however only for short
rallies. Often their outstanding shot is a level or two above
the rest of their game. The player is beginning to master the
advance techniques necessary to complete his/her own personal
style. |
| 1700 |
Player has developed a complete range of advanced
strokes and tactics. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a
competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stressful
situation. Good footwork is evident. |
| 1900+ |
Players at this level generally do not need
Self-Ratings. They have had intensive training and compete
regularly in sanctioned tournaments. |
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