NEW USAPA RATING SYSTEM COMMENTARY

The new proposed USAPA rating system mirrors that which is has been in use for several years by the IPTPA. The IPTPA System was using mathematical computation from the start, based on player performance as opposed to player score.  However the IPTPA goes a step further by utilizing trained Certified Rating Specialist to collect the necessary data by actual observation of an individual player's performance during a "match" game sequence. The ability of the individual player to execute the necessary skill sets as outlined on an IPTPA Skill Assessment Sheet compatible to the player's performance in a game situation with players of equal skills. The actual player's execution of the required skill sets is more weighted than the final score of the game, as it should be. Additional an IPTPA Certification Skill Assessment requires players to successfully and consistently demonstrate specific shot sequences according to IPTPA protocol.  The IPTPA Skill Assessment is a fee based services for IPTPA members.  Interested players can get a more detailed description of this process by visiting the IPTPA Official Website. You can also check an individual  player/member's  rating on the IPTPA Official Website, also on the USAPA Official Website, and the IFP Official Website.  Players who are self-rated or club-rated may not appear on any of these websites.  The new four digit USAPA mathematically computed player rating system, will hopefully put an end to disproportionate player self rating or club assessment versus actual player performance.  However, from my personal research and comparison of IPTPA Skill Assessment requirements ,and USAPA Skill Rating Criteria, the IPTPA requirements, at the present,  are much more stringent for each level.  You can decide for your self by downloading the IPTPA Skill Assessments for a specific skill level, and compare it sequence by sequence to a downloaded USAPA Skill Rating for the same level. Doubles Game scores are based on the combined performance of both team members. Considering a winning score in a doubles game is comparable to a 100% combined performance.  If each team members performs an error and fault game, they have each contributed a combined 100% of their individual 50% performance capability.  This is confusing in theory but simple in  application.  Each partner is responsible for 50% of what ever score they achieve. The 50% represents an error/fault free game by a doubles team player. Combine an error/fault free game by both doubles partners and you have a 100% error/fault free game. normally, this should be a winning situation.  do apologize if the length of this post and the wording in the text above and beyond established reading levels. is longer in text, for some to read, and if comprehension of complex wording exceeds