# ITN Ratings versus NTRP | Tennis coaching in East Coach and Marine Parade

ITN Ratings versus NTRP

For ITN and NTRP rating comparison, please click here.
NTRP rating is based on your judgement but many people over rates themselves.

NRTP Levels
  Advanced: 4.5 - 5.0
  Intermediate: 3.5 - 4.0
  Beginner: 2.0 - 3.0

NTRP rating 
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0 Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up and one-back.
3.5 Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 Has dependable strokes, including directional control 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. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
4.5 Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0 Has good shot anticipation and 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 and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 Generally do not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking.
6.5 The 6.5 player has extensive satellite tournament experience.
7.0 The 7.0 player makes his living from tournament prize mone




ITN(International Tennis Number) 

To confirm your level, this is where ITN oncourt Assessment will determine your level of your playing capability.

An ITN rating is a description of standards that is used to determine the general competitive level of a player.  It groups players of similar level together within a category band:



ITN 1     :  Elite / High Performance
ITN 2 - 4: Advanced
ITN 5 - 7: Intermediate
ITN 8 - 9: Recreational
ITN 10  : Starter





Ranking
A ranking provides a more accurate estimate of the relative standard of players (based upon specific
tournament results or competitions) within a specific category. For example ATP/WTA rankings represent a
ranking within the ITN 1 category.

Summary of the ten ITN categories

ITN  1
This player has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and senior levels and has extensive professional tournament experience. Holds or is capable of holding an ATP/WTA ranking and major source of income is through tournament price money.

ITN 2
This player has developed power and / or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation. Is usually a nationally ranked player.

ITN  3
This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners and force errors off short balls. Can put away volleys and smashes and has a variety of serves to rely on.

ITN  4
This player can use power and spin and has begun to handle pace. Has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and can vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and can impart spin on second serves.

ITN  5
This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both ground stokes and on moderate shots. Has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success.

ITN  6
This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, improved shot control and is developing team work in doubles.

ITN  7
This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not yet comfortable with all strokes. Lacks control over depth, direction and power.

ITN  8
This player is able to judge where the ball is going and can sustain a short rally at slow pace.

ITN  9
This player needs on court experience but strokes can be completed with some success.

ITN  10
This player is starting to play competitively (can serve and return / rally) on a full court using a normal ITF approved ball.

ITN  10.1
This player is able to rally with movement and control.

ITN  10.2
This player has developed some simple tennis-specific skills in hitting an incoming ball regularly, however rallying with movement and control is not yet achieved.

ITN  10.3
This player is in the early stages of tennis skills development and is primarily