JUNIORTEAMTENNISAGEDIVISIONSANDLEVELSOFPLAY
Placingyourchildatthepropertennisabilitylevelincreasestheiraptitudetodevelopandgrowasatennisplayer.Theballcolorandsizeofcourtmayvarydependingonwhatyourchild'sageand
levelisbutthekeydescriptorstodeterminingabilitydoesn'tvarybetweenagelevels.PleaseseeLevelsofPlaycharttodeterminewhatlevelfitsyourchildbest.Werecommendtalkingwithacoach
orfacilitycoordinatorifyoufeelyourchildisbetweenlevels.Orpickthelevelthatthemajorityofboxesbestdecribeyourchild.
JTTAGEDIVISIONSANDLEVELS
Age&Level
BALL
COURT
Age&Level
BALL
COURT
12&Under(F,
Compression.
CB,CA)
14&Under
(F)
50%Compression.
10&Under(F,
CB&CA)
Age&Level
BALL
COURT
12&Under
YellowBall
(CHMP)14 100%Compression
&Under(CB,CA,
CHMP)18&Under
(F,CB,CA,CHMP)
OrangeBall
GreenBall.75%
LEVELSOFPLAY
LEVEL
GENERAL
EXPERIENCE
Game Strategy
Movement &
Footwork
Ball Control &
Placement
Strokes
Net Play
Serve
Consistency
Able to serve some balls
into the correct box from
the baseline.
(3 out of 10 times).
Inconsistent but can
sometimes sustain a slowpaced rally with someone
of the same ability.
Able to serve into the
correct box.
(5 out of 10 times).
Limited double-faults.
Fairly consistent hitting
medium paced shots within
reach. Difficulty ending
points.
F
(Futures)
Entering competition for
the first time.
Understands correct
Just learning to play and positioning when returning
primarily working on
or serving. Lacks court
getting the ball into play. recognition after point has
started.
CB
(Challenger B)
Prior match experience
including JTT & some
challenger tournaments.
Consistent when hitting
Lacks ability to anticipate
Lacks shot anticipation on
medium paced shots but
and therefore has difficulty
returns and therefore can
lacks execution when
covering the court. Limited
only react.
trying for directional
footwork.
control, depth or power.
Not comfortable with all
strokes including volleys,
lobs, overheads and
approach shots.
CA
(Challenger A)
Extensive match
experience and some
success with challenger
tournaments.
Has an idea of what game
strategy to use but lacks
ability to fully execute
game plan.
Can cover the court well
but may make errors
because of timing and
footwork.
Improved stroke
dependability with
directional control on
moderate shots.
Player is developing more Consistent hitting medium
Comfortable with all
Can volley medium paced spin and power on the first paced shots but may error
strokes. Player needs to
balls and return with
serve and seldom doublewhen opponent uses
improve control of height,
directional intent.
faults.
varying pace, depth and
depth, direction and speed.
(7 out of 10 times)
spins.
CHMP
(Championship)
Playing championship
level tournaments with
some success.
Can attempt to vary game
plan according to their
opponents & can
successfully execute
strategy.
Can easily make
adjustments to footwork
and swing to execute a
return.
Dependable strokes
including directional
intent, depth, spin and
pace.
Can control depth of shots,
pace, and use various
spins.
Consistent hitting soft
paced loopy balls. Does
not have intended
placement or direction.
Comfortable hitting
Can make contact with the
forehands, backhands and
ball when at the net.
serves.
Can volley slower paced
balls on both forehand and
backhand side.
Aggressive net play.
Can hit first serves with Can consistently return a
power and accuracy and variety of spins and paces
place the second serve with from various depths with
accuracy.
control.
Sportsmanship - During matches all players should be respectful toward opponents, teammates and coaches.