NEW PLAYER SURVEY

 

 

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NTRP RATING  1.5  2.5  3.0  3.5  4.0
 

CIRCLE THE LEAGUES AND LEVELS IN WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED
FALL COMBO 5.5  6.5  7.5    

SPRING LEAGUES  2.5  3.0  3.5  4.0

YOU MAY GO HERE TO FILL IN THIS FORM ONLINE OR COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL TO DCTA, PO BOX 1213, OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654

SELF RATING GUIDELINES
To place yourself: 
A. Begin with 1.5.  Read all categories carefully and then decide which one best describes your present ability level. Be certain that you qualify on all points of all preceding levels as well as those in the level you choose. 

B. When rating yourself assume you are playing against a player of the same gender and the same ability.

General Characteristics of Various NTRP Playing Levels
1.5 - You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting the ball in play.
2.0 - You lack court experience and your strokes need developing.  You are familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 - You are learning to judge where the ball is going, although your court coverage is limited.  You can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 - You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes and lack execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power.  Your most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.
3.5 - You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 - You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots.  You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5 - 7.0 - We do not have league play available for players at these levels at this time.