# Tennis coaching in East Coach and Marine Parade : Official ITN On Court Assessment and NTRP
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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

Tennis Coach Tips : ITN On Court Assessment Kit and High Net Training

Getting a coach can help you to improve your tennis skills. You can build your weapon if your coach if the necessary tennis tools to help you.  I have the  ITN OnCourt Assessment Kit and the High net that can help you to gear your tennis skills. to the next level.

This is necessary to help the student improve and enjoy tennis.  You can learn also learn tip spin serve below.

Coach Profile:
  1.  Singapore Tennis Association - The SPEX Programme
  2.  Keppel Club;
  3.  Raffles Tennis Academy ;
  4.  Weber Oh Tennis School;
  5.  ALFO Tennis Academy; 
  6. International Tennis Number (ITN) On Court Assessment Assessor













ITN On Court Assessment Score Sheet

This score sheet is use to record your ITN On Court Assessment.

Overall rules of the assessment.

1. All participants should be fully warmed up and ready to begin.
2. Players receive 4 practice shots at the start of each section. (Groundstrokes, volleys and serves)
3. The participant has the right to refuse a feed prior to hitting the ball. Once the participant makes
contact with the ball the shot must count.
4. If the ball lands on a line the higher score is always taken.
5. The Assessor/scorer will be the highest authority during the Assessment and will have the final
decision on all aspects of the Assessment.
6. Assessment scores are to be recorded after each shot and tallied at the completion of each section.
7. The Assessment must be signed by the Assessor/scorer and the participant. Participants are to be
provided with a copy of the Assessment.

ITN On Court Assessment Score sheet
ITN On Court Assessment Score sheet 



ITN on Court Assessment Tutorial

Click the video below to view ITN on Court Assessment Tutorial



Overall rules of the assessment.

1. All participants should be fully warmed up and ready to begin.
2. Players receive 4 practice shots at the start of each section. (Groundstrokes, volleys and serves)
3. The participant has the right to refuse a feed prior to hitting the ball. Once the participant makes
contact with the ball the shot must count.
4. If the ball lands on a line the higher score is always taken.
5. The Assessor/scorer will be the highest authority during the Assessment and will have the final
decision on all aspects of the Assessment.
6. Assessment scores are to be recorded after each shot and tallied at the completion of each section.
7. The Assessment must be signed by the Assessor/scorer and the participant. Participants are to be
provided with a copy of the Assessment.

What is International Tennis Number( ITN) ?

About ITN 


The ITF International Tennis Number (ITN) was created by the ITF as a tool to help their member nations to increase tennis participation in their countries.
The ITN represents a player’s general level of play. Under this system players will be rated from ITN 1 to ITN 10.  ITN represents a high level player (holding an ATP/WTA ranking or of an equivalent playing standard) and ITN 10 is a player who is new to the game.
A ‘Description of Standard’ has been developed to describe each of the ten categories. Click the following link to see the descriptions on the ITF wesbite - ITN Description of Standard
  • To facilitate the rating of players the ITF have developed the ITN on court assessment that is made up of 5 sections:
    • Groundstroke depth assessment
    • Groundstroke accuracy assessment
    • Volley Depth assessment
    • Serving accuracy assessment
    • Mobility assessment


      What are the benefits of creating an objective Official ITN Assessment? 

      • The ITN On Court Assessment provides a mechanism to track the progress of young champions around the world as they grow and develop. (E.g. It would be fascinating to have the Assessment scores of Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt at different ages as they developed. Imagine all the aspiring young champions measuring their own progress against our current champions)
      • The ITF believe that the ITN will over the next few years change the face of tennis dramatically particularly for the recreational players.
      • We have a chance through the ITN not only to attract new people to this great game of tennis but also to retain players…to motivate these new players and existing players wherever they might be to play more tennis.
      • We expect that in a very short time most tennis players in the world will hold an ITN and the ITN will be recognised as the common rating language of the tennis world

      What is the  Official ITN On  Court Assessment? 

      • An on-court assessment based on a set number of tasks.
      • A tool to measure control, accuracy and power in a set of tasks.
      • A tool to enable players to benchmark themselves against themselves and others around the world.
      • A tool to enable the comparison of players around the world.
      • An assessment tool to differentiate between players of similar ability.
      • A tool to encourage participation in tennis at all age groups and standards.
      • A reward and recognition tool.
      • A tool to enable players to track their own development and improvement.
      • A tool to motivate players to improve.

      Who can participate in an Official ITN on Court Assessment?


      • Any person wishing to receive an understanding of their current level of play.
      • Any person wishing to track their own development and improvement.
      • Any person wishing to compare themselves with other players on a local, national and global scale.
      • Any person wishing to get a clearer understanding of their tennis strengths and weaknesses

ITN on court assessment guide.
http://www.tennisplayandstay.com/media/131803/131803.pdf


How good are your shots?


Ground Stroke Depth 

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Accuracy Points are awarded as follows:
1 Point - When a ball lands anywhere in the service box area.
2 Points - When a ball lands in the front section of the back court area.
3 Points - When a ball lands in the middle section of the back court area.
4 Points - When a ball lands in the last section of the back court area.

Power Points are awarded as follows:
Power Area = 1 Bonus Point - When a ball lands anywhere within the singles court area and the second
bounce lands between the baseline and Bonus line, 1 Bonus point is awarded.

Power Area = Double Points - When a ball lands anywhere within the singles court area and the second
bounce lands beyond the Bonus line, double points are awarded.

Examples: 5 Points are awarded when the first bounce lands in the 4 Point Area and the second bounce lands beyond the baseline. 8 Points are awarded when the first bounce lands in the 4 Point Area and the second bounce lands beyond the Bonus line.

0 Points - When a ball’s first bounce lands anywhere outside the normal singles playing area.
Consistency: 1 extra point is awarded for every shot that is not an error.
The points are added up to achieve the total number of points scored in the Groundstroke Depth Assessment Section