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2.5 Level |
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Players can receive private or group lessons to improve their skills. Lessons for Gladiator Tennis Novice Level members are at a rate significantly lower than what is charged at local tennis clubs in the area. Gladiator Tennis “Pros” all have teaching/coaching experience, and play at the 5.0 or 5.5 level in the league. |
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2.5 This player is 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.
Source: USTA (NTRP abbreviated)
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3.0 Level
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Designed for players who want to improve their skills and don't feel ready yet for serious competition. |
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3.0: This player is 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.
Source: USTA (NTRP abbreviated)
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3.5 Level
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Designed for players who are ready to compete and believe the paragraph below describes their level of play:
3.5: This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Player exhibits more aggressive net play, and has improved court coverage.
Source: USTA (NTRP abbreviated)
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4.0 Level
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Designed for players who believe the paragraph below describes their level of play:
4.0: This player 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. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
Source: USTA (NTRP abbreviated)
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4.0 women may be combined with lower level players in 2009 playoff competition. |
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4.5 Level
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Designed for players who believe the paragraph below describes their level of play:
4.5: This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Player tends to over hit on difficult shots.
Source: USTA (NTRP abbreviated)
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4.5 women may be combined with lower or higher level players in 2009 playoff competition as the league is growing. |
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5.0 Level
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Designed for players who believe the paragraph below describes their level of play:
5.0: This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. Player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
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5.0 women may be combined with lower or higher level players in 2009 playoff competition |
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5.5 Level
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Designed for players who believe the paragraph below describes their level of play
5.5: This player has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hits dependable shots in a stressful situation.
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This is our top flight division. 5.5 players may be combined with 5.0 players in 2009 playoff competition. |
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Experience Level
A |
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Gladiator Tennis will be the first time you have ever played in an organized men's tennis competition |
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AA |
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You have 1 or more years or seasons of experience playing in high school tennis or in an adult league with a park district, tennis club, USTA, or another league. You have NOT played competitively within the last two years. |
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AAA |
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You have 1 or more years or seasons of experience playing in high school tennis or in an adult league with a park district, tennis club, USTA, or another league. You HAVE played competitively within the past two years. Your skill level has NOT been rated by a certified tennis instructor/pro. |
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Major League |
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You have 1 or more years or seasons of experience playing in high school tennis or in an adult league with a park district, tennis club, USTA, or another league. You HAVE played competitively within the past two years. Your skill level has been rated by a certified tennis instructor/pro. |
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