United States Tennis Association 
League Atlanta 
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USTA has many local affiliates across the country, (including ALTA) and they set the standards for tennis in the United States. Legacy Park has had several teams participate in leagues with USTA. The process is somewhat different from
ALTA, as teams are made up of generally the same skill level players. Players may compete at a higher level than their current ranking, they may not compete lower.
If you have competed in a previous League Atlanta season and played at least twice, you may be able to check your current USTA ranking here: For more information about local USTA, including USTA Upcoming Tournaments or USTA Calendar (Dates Subject to Change), check out USTA League Atlanta or call the following number: USTA League Atlanta 3105-B Northwoods Place Norcross GA, 30071 770-416-4333 Email to:[email protected] |
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1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis. |
1.5 This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play. |
2.0 This player needs on-court experience. This player has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play. |
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2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. This player can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. |
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. Most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back. |
3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles. |
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4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional intent 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 and teamwork in doubles is evident. |
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 tactics according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve
and is able to rush net successfully. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. |
5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This 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 and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves. |
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5.5 to 7.0 These players do not need NTRP ratings for league play and must play in the “Open” Division.
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