How levels work

What's NTRP?

The National Tennis Rating Program is the scale most clubs and leagues in North America use, including Tennis Canada leagues. It runs from 1.0 (brand new) to 7.0 (touring pro) in half-point steps. Most recreational players are between 2.5 and 4.5.

On Rally, ratings are self-assessed (pick a level, take the quick quiz, or enter your NTRP). Profiles show how each rating was set.

New to tennis or coming back after a long break.

• 1.0Brand new to tennis, maybe holding a racquet for the first time.
• 1.5Just starting out and learning to make contact and keep the ball in play.
• 2.0Can rally a few slow balls; learning basic strokes and serve.
• 2.5Can keep a slow rally going and is starting to play points.

You can rally at medium pace and play a full set.

• 3.0Fairly consistent at medium pace; lacks control of depth and direction.
• 3.5Better consistency and direction; starting to come to the net.

Dependable strokes with pace, spin and placement.

• 4.0Dependable strokes with depth and direction; uses lobs, volleys and overheads.
• 4.5Uses power and spin; handles pace; solid footwork and doubles teamwork.

Tournament-level player with real weapons.

• 5.0Good anticipation; can hit winners and force errors off short balls.
• 5.5Power and consistency are major weapons; strong tournament player.
• 6.0Has competed at a national/college level.
• 6.5Extensive high-level competitive experience.
• 7.0World-class professional.