General Characteristics of Various ITN Playing Levels To place yourself:

A. Begin with ITN 10. 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.

You can change your level at any time in Skills And Equipment Page .

You are welcome to visit the site http://www.itftennis.com/itn - here you can find more details on the rating system

General Characteristics of Various ITN Playing Levels

ITN 10 - Starter

A - This player is just starting to play tennis.
B - You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting the ball in play.
C - You lack court experience and your strokes need developing. You are familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.

ITN 9 - Recreational

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.

ITN 8 - Good Recreational

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.

ITN 7 - Low Intermediate

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.

ITN 6 - Middle Intermediate

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.

An average club player - perhaps occassionally representing their club at a lower division in inter-club matches.

ITN 5 - High Intermediate

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.

Probably one of the better players at their club, developing towards representing their club's first or second team at inter-club competition.

ITN 4 - Top Club Level

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.

Capable of representing their club's first team in inter-club competition.

ITN 3 - County Standard

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.

This player likely represents their county in competitive matches.

ITN 2 - National Standard

You have had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and have obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.

ITN 1 - World Standard

This player has had intensive training for national tournaments at junior and senior level and has extensive professional tournament experience. Holds or is capable of holding an ATP/WTA ranking and their major source of income is through tournament prize money.