Moving up to 16s

[Bundey]

I'm a 15 year old who is moving up to the 16s. I've won a L6 14 tournament before, and probably play a 3.5. I was just wondering what the jump will be like. Will I get overpowered?

[BigBUBBA]

L6 USTA? No fence, but nobody's any good till your open level 4. You most likely are a 3.0, a high one. What level 16's are you going to play tho? If it's L6, then it will be the same.

[Bundey]

I'll be playing L5 or L4's. I've improved a lot.

[LarougeNY]

L6? I thought it went from highest (L1) to lowest (L3), with L1s being best of 3 sets (play out a 3rd set) and L3 being a round robin. Is it different with every state?:confused:

[BigBUBBA]

I'll be playing L5 or L4's. I've improved a lot.

You'lle proboably win a match, then lose in the next round. L4 is a bit too much. Try 5's first,

NoNo...L5 is where it REALLY starts, anything like 6 or 7 is like, satelites on the ATP circuit..crap. L1 is the highest with L5 being the lowest..and I don't know where you got the round robin:Single elimination difference thing from..

[tenniskid3119]

what does L5 or any number mean?

[BigBUBBA]

What level the tournament is ..level five?!

[tenniskid3119]

i never knew there were tournament levels for juniors

[BigBUBBA]

Why? Do you play leauges and champs and any of that stuff?

[Bundey]

Why? Do you play leauges and champs and any of that stuff?
Because it is fun. :confused:

[Roger_Federer.]

Each state has different rules.

[NebAce1]

L6? I thought it went from highest (L1) to lowest (L3), with L1s being best of 3 sets (play out a 3rd set) and L3 being a round robin. Is it different with every state?:confused:

Yea well that's how it is in the Eastern Section, but in other sections it's different.

[LarougeNY]

Yea well that's how it is in the Eastern Section, but in other sections it's different.

Of course...never quite pick up on the obvious things...

[300Gkid]

what section are you in?


EDIT: Nvm saw your in virginia, because if you won a Level 6 in New England your definitley better than a 3.5

[Bundey]

The L6 I won was in Massachusetts. It happened when I was visiting family.

[300Gkid]

lol thats pretty solid then depending on the draw and stuff, probably a decent 4.0 (although i dont think juniors should be judged in NTRP)

[BHStennisplayer]

Making the jump is hard. i was ranked in the top 10 in my state as a 14 year old. I was a scrambling baseliner who rarely hit winners. I just focused on getting shots back deep. When I made the jump to the 16's I got overpoweered quickly. I had to change my whole game. It' tough but stick with it.

[BigBUBBA]

What does BHS stand for in your BHS tennis player username? HS is obviously highschool...B stands for a town....

[NebAce1]

Making the jump is hard. i was ranked in the top 10 in my state as a 14 year old. I was a scrambling baseliner who rarely hit winners. I just focused on getting shots back deep. When I made the jump to the 16's I got overpoweered quickly. I had to change my whole game. It' tough but stick with it.

Personally, I like the jump I'm still 14 and I have a year until I age out, but I have already started playin a lot of 16's, and I like the pace, the competition, pretty much everything so I think you should try it.

[EasternRocks]

There isn't much of a difference from 14's to the 16's. There are just bigger kids and they have a little more pace on the BaLL..

[BHStennisplayer]

What does BHS stand for in your BHS tennis player username? HS is obviously highschool...B stands for a town....

Broomfield High School. I play 1 singles. It's in Colorado.

[Big Fed]

Ima a strong 5.0 what level tourny would i play in. I live in lansing, michigan. Yes im to lazy to look it up.

[NebAce1]

Ima a strong 5.0 what level tourny would i play in. I live in lansing, michigan. Yes im to lazy to look it up.

No offense, but I find it hard to believe that your a strong 5.0 and your only 15.