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    The document outlines the USTA tennis rating program, describing the skills and experience associated with ratings from 1.0 to 6.0. Ratings increase with players' stroke dependability, ability to direct shots, and tournament experience from local to state and national levels. A 6.0 rated player has mastered all skills, can employ different serves and strategies, and is capable of achieving high school champion and Division I college levels of play.

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    The document outlines the USTA tennis rating program, describing the skills and experience associated with ratings from 1.0 to 6.0. Ratings increase with players' stroke dependability, ability to direct shots, and tournament experience from local to state and national levels. A 6.0 rated player has mastered all skills, can employ different serves and strategies, and is capable of achieving high school champion and Division I college levels of play.

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    The document outlines the USTA tennis rating program, describing the skills and experience associated with ratings from 1.0 to 6.0. Ratings increase with players' stroke dependability, ability to direct shots, and tournament experience from local to state and national levels. A 6.0 rated player has mastered all skills, can employ different serves and strategies, and is capable of achieving high school champion and Division I college levels of play.

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    USTA TENNIS RATING PROGRAM

    1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.


    1.5 This player has played a limited amount but is still working primarily on getting the ball over the
    net; has some knowledge of scoring but is not familiar with basic positions and procedures for
    singles and doubles play.

    2.0 This player may have had some lessons for one or two years but needs on-court experience; has
    obvious stroke weaknesses but is beginning to feel comfortable with singles and doubles play; may
    be a member of a junior high or junior varsity team; may have played in novice tournaments.

    2.5 This player has more dependable strokes but is still unable to judge where the ball is going; has
    weak court coverage; is still working just to keep the ball in play with others of the same ability;
    many junior high and junior varsity players with two or three years experience play at this level.

    3.0 This player can place shots with moderate success; can sustain a rally of slow pace but is not
    comfortable with all strokes; lacks consistency in serving; can keep the ball in play for six to ten
    shots or more without missing; plays well enough to make an average high school team.

    3.5 This player still lacks stroke dependability, depth and variety but has improved ability to direct
    shots away from opponent; rarely double faults but does not usually force errors on the serve; hits
    forehand and backhand volleys consistently; and has often played for several years.

    4.0 This player has dependable strokes on both forehand and backhand sides; has the ability to use a
    variety of shots including lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys; can place the first serve
    and force some errors; is rarely out of position in a doubles game; plays tournaments and is good
    enough to compete at the higher positions on most high school teams.

    4.5 This player has begun to master the use of power and spins; has sound footwork; can control
    depth of shots and is able to move the opponent up and back; can hit first serves with above
    average power and accuracy and place the second serve; is able to rush net with some success on
    serve against players of similar ability; can compete evenly with top players on good high school
    teams that are advancing beyond regional play to the state tournament.

    5.0 This player has good shot anticipation; is able to overcome some stroke deficiencies with
    outstanding shots or exceptional consistency; will approach net at opportune times and is often
    able to force an error or make a winning placement; can execute lobs, drop shots, half-volleys, and
    overhead smashes with above average success; is able to vary the spin on the serve; plays well
    enough to reach the high school state tournament (beyond sectional tournaments) in singles or
    doubles; is skilled enough to compete on many Division III college teams.

    5.5 This player is able to execute all strokes offensively and defensively; can hit first serves for
    winners and second serves to set up an offensive situation; plays well enough to be a top performer
    at the state high school championship level; is skilled enough to play college tennis on top Division
    II & III teams.

    6.0 This player has mastered all of the above skills; is able to hit both slice and topspin serves; can
    vary strategies and styles of play in competitive situations; plays well enough to be a state high
    school champion, hold a national ranking, and be offered a Division I tennis scholarship.

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