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From www.usta.com:
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
(Wheelchair players please see note
below)
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
You have developed your use
of power and spin and can handle pace. You have sound footwork, can
control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to
your opponents. You can hit first serves with power and
accuracy and place the second serve. You tend to overhit on
difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0
You have good shot
anticipation and frequently have an outstanding shot or attribute
around which a game may be structured. You can regularly hit
winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away
volleys. You can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half
volleys, overhead smashes, and have good depth and spin on most
second serves.
5.5
You have mastered power
and/or consistency as a major weapon. You can vary strategies and
styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots
in a stress situation.
6.0 to 7.0
You have had intensive training
for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate
levels and have obtained a sectional and/or national
ranking.
7.0
You are a world-class
player.
Players in Wheelchairs:
Players in wheelchairs should use
these general characteristics to determine their NTRP skill
level. The only differences are as follows: Mobility:
while players in wheelchairs may have skills that would normally
provide them a certain rating, the mobility factor suggests that
when competing against able-bodied players, they should participate
at an NTRP skill level that provides for competitive rather than
compatible play. Serving ability: Due to the nature of
the player’s injury or disability, a powerful serve may not be
possible. In this case, it may be more realistic to self-rate
below 4.0 as service strength becomes key beyond this
level.
Many tournament players in wheelchairs have already
received an NTRP rating. Wheelchair players should check with
players whose skills match their own before determining their
rating. The very best world-class players in wheelchairs have
an NTRP rating in the low 4.5s.
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