The International Tennis Number (ITN) is a numerical system of grading your ability to play tennis. We are using this system to allow us to match abilities of the players whether in a social or competition game. This allows everyone to play according to their abilities and hopefully will give them a greater enjoyment in their game.
What's Your Number?
Determine your ITN number by judging your ability to perform consistently the various strokes and strategies.
| ITN 1 |
| Holds or is capable of holding an ATP/WTA ranking and major source of income is through tournament prize money. |
| ITN 2 |
| This player has power and consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation. |
| ITN 3 |
| This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners and force errors of short balls. Can put away volleys and smashes and has a variety of serves to rely on. |
| ITN 4 |
| This player has begun to use power and spin and has begun to handle pace. Has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and can vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and can impart spin on second serves. |
| ITN 5 |
| This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both ground strokes and on moderate shots. Has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. |
| ITN 6 |
| This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, improved shot control and is developing teamwork in doubles. |
| ITN 7 |
| This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not yet comfortable with all strokes. Lacks control over depth, direction and power. |
| ITN 8 |
| This player is able to judge where the ball is going and can sustain a short rally of slow pace. |
| ITN 9 |
| This player needs on-court experience. Strokes can be completed with some success. |
| ITN 10 |
| This player is starting to play competitively (can serve and return/rally) on a full court. |
| ITN 10.1 |
| This player is able to rally with movement and control to some degree. |
| ITN 10.2 |
| This player has developed some simple tennis-specific skills in hitting an oncoming ball regularly, however rallying with movement and control is not yet achieved. |
| ITN 10.3 |
| This player is in the early stages of tennis skills development and is primarily learning simple tennis co-ordination tasks/exercises. |
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