PLAYING TEST/SKILLS TEST

At BTA we understand that most players (and parents) want to participate in the highest groups. Parents and players want to be challenged and pushed! We agree that is important to be challenged, however, the challenge is pointless if the players don’t have the necessary skill set for that level. The true challenge is building your game the right way, and that is what we do at BTA.

This is why we have developed a playing test/skill test. This test is designed to see if a player is ready for the next level. It is an excellent way to track progress of players and allow them to see what is needed to move forward. Red and Orange levels are age based, the rest of the classes are skill based. Please carefully read the playing/skills test below, testing fees of $10 first time, $20 2nd time, $30 3rd time apply. No more than one test permitted per session and 3 times annually. If you have any questions please email Nitin Deodhar at . Thank you.

PLAYING TEST/SKILL TEST TO ADVANCE TO NEXT LEVEL

(Red 36ft): If child is 6 years old or less and wants to move into the Orange program, then he/she must demonstrate the following….

  1. Name the lines on the court.
  2. Show all strokes when asked.
  3. Rally 10 balls every stroke (5 tries).
  4. Rally 10 balls random (5 tries).
  5. All must be done on a consistent basis.
  6. Final approval is at the tennis professionals discretion.

(Orange 60ft): If child is 8 years old or less and wants to move into the POR group, then he/she must demonstrate the following….

  1. Name lines on a court.
  2. Understand scoring system.
  3. Show all strokes when asked w proper grips.
  4. Rally 20 balls (baseline and volleys).
  5. Make 10/20 serves all w proper technique.
  6. All must be done on a consistent basis.
  7. Final approval is made by the testing tennis professional.

POR: If child wants to move into Tournament Training, regardless of age, they must demonstrate the following….

  1. Show all strokes when asked w proper grips.
  2. Rally 20 balls w reg balls (baseline and volleys) w proper technique and grip.
  3. Make 10/20 serves all w proper technique and grip.
  4. Demonstrate basic understanding of court positioning.
  5. Demonstrate basic understanding of shot selection process.
  6. Ability to keep and understand scoring.
  7. Ability to play sets.
  8. All must be done on a consistent basis.
  9. Final approval is made by Nitin Deodhar or Emre Baris.

Tournament Training: If child wants to move into Elite, regardless of age, they must demonstrate the following….

  1. All strokes with proper grip and technique.
  2. Ability to keep a rally for 30 plus shots (6 out of 10 times) on a regular basis (using proper technique and different spins).
  3. Make 10/10 second serve with proper spin. (10 tries).
  4. Able to play sets competing with HS Team and USTA Tournament players.
  5. Show understanding of detailed strategy (Coach will ask questions to be answered by student).
  6. Have solid footwork, intensity.
  7. Understanding of positioning on the court and shot selection.
  8. Testing will be done by Nitin Deodhar.