By: Jon Stiffler, PTA, Sport Center Manager
Please watch this video on how to treat Tennis Elbow.
Tennis ratings are used to classify players by experience and knowledge of the sport. There are 13 different ratings ranging from 1.0 to 7.0. As the player gains knowledge about grips, strokes, managing the court and forcing errors they will move up in the tennis ratings.
JOI Tennis ProgramUniversal Tennis Ratings (UTR) is a system that accurately tracks a player's skill. Age, ethnicity, gender, etc., are factors that do not affect the rating.
Please watch this Video on the Rita Championship Tennis Tournament.
A person with a tennis rating of 1.0 is essentially new to tennis and first stepping out onto the court. A person with a
1.5 has limited experience on the court and their main goal is trying to keep the ball in play.
A tennis rating of a 2.0 indicates the person knows how to use all the different strokes but continues to lack experience.
A person with a 2.5 tennis rating is beginning to learn where the ball is headed and sustain a short rally but unable to cover the court efficiently.
A tennis rating of a 3.0 can hit medium paced shots but lacks confidence and execution with power and control of the shots.
A person with a 3.5 tennis rating still lacks depth and variety with shots but has improved on direction of shots as well as improved court coverage.
A person with a tennis rating of a 4.0 will force errors and sometimes become impatient but able to complete dependable shots with control and depth.
A tennis rating of 4.5 indicates the person is starting to understand and execute the power and spin shots while maintaining pace of the game.
A person with a 5.0 tennis rating has learned good shot anticipation and can consistently hit different strokes with depth and control. At this level the person can also hit winners and force errors by the opponent.
A tennis rating of a 5.5 has developed powerful shots and can vary styles of shots and perform dependable shots under stress.
A person with a 6.0 tennis rating has had intense training and usually has additional ranking outside the traditional tennis rankings. Most players with a tennis rating of 6.0 or above have sectional or national ratings.
A tennis rating of 6.5 means the person has experience has extensive satellite tournament play and good potential of becoming a 7.0.
A tennis rating of a 7.0 indicates the player plays professionally at tournament and makes a living from tournament prize money. While it may take time to move from one tennis rating to another it is important to make sure to use proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury setting a player back.
Related Articles:
At JOI’s Rehabilitation Sports Center a player can select from different packages to receive tennis management and performance services to potentially improve their performance. The packages include USTA High-Performance Profile Injury Risk Assessment, Tennis Serve Video Analysis, Tennis High Performance Testing, and individualized training program session.
To schedule an appointment for physical therapy at one of the 12 JOI Rehab Centers, please call 904-858-7045.
Please call 904-JOI-2000 for an appointment.
