Didn't watch yet, but it should be fun
No, you push like a man. Other than that, I don't think they hit any one shot that I cant produce. They just play at my upper 50% all the time.@TimeToPlaySets 5.0 tennis..."Pushing like a little girl" to win, right?
I like the talking between games
"A fish doesnt know its in the water, a bird doesnt know its in the air."
But a fish spends 99+% of its life in the water. A bird has to sleep so it knows when it's in the air vs the ground.
No, you push like a man. Other than that, I don't think they hit any one shot that I cant produce. They just play at my upper 50% all the time.
I always ask myself how would I do against either opponent. Since I've videod myself, I know how much slower things look on film vs in real life. Therefore, the pace of the match is deceiving when watching a vid. I think I might make just as many UEs, if not more.
Most people who comment to the contrary have never done video of themselves, so the escalated level of their play is solely based on their (erroneous) perception. Compound that by a guy like Ian who has a very casual looking game overall, so mentally people just think there is no pace or the level is lower. I have a ton of practice and match videos of myself. I have had 3.5 matches where points and play looked much higher, and I have player 4.0 and 4.5 guys where almost all the points are a couple hits with a lot of errors because of placement or pace, so the level looks really low. Always fun to discuss, but the reality of watching video is, it is idfferent than the reality of it.
True, and people tend to inflate their ratings. But that guy Ian is playing is no 5.0.
I don’t understand how that guy played D1 Tennis... his serve looks like he picked up a racquet for the first time a yr ago.
Hes probably out of shape and rarely plays matches for many years, so his level is not what it once was.
Ian said in his podcast about choosing to serve that Scott was very nervous about being taped for people to judge and to play a serious game before that audience.Hes probably out of shape and rarely plays matches for many years, so his level is not what it once was.
True, and people tend to inflate their ratings. But that guy Ian is playing is no 5.0.
They're both 5.0 league players. Their tennis backgrounds support a 5.0 rating. Armchair TT video analysis? Meaningless.
I thought that I looked like some divine cross between Federer and a majestic unicorn while playing but once I saw a video of myself playing all of that perception was smashed to pieces.
I say this because it is very easy to judge when you don't have a point of reference, once you are able to conciliate the perception of play vs what it really looks like, you can start to appreciate the way others play and not to judge based solely on perception.
I’m not disputing they play in a 5.0 league. But watching the one guy play, it’s hard to imagine that at one point he was playing in the same division as John Isner.
All true. But I do have a point of reference, and I’ve been videotaped. I don't expect them to look like Federer, that’s ridiculous. But you don’t need to play Futures events to think the service motion and ground strokes of the gentleman playing Ian look a bit underdeveloped.
Superb. I didn't see your video over on "THE" TT video thread (expertly maintained by @onehandbh). Everyone loves video.
That’s where you’re wrong. Ignore the technique, treat the player as a black box and focus only on how the ball flies and where it lands, you’ll realize Ian is definitely a 5.0.Fair enough. But it’s not his level, more the way he plays and his technique.
Another way to look at this: Can you imagine a 4.5 beat him? I can’t.
That’s where you’re wrong. Ignore the technique, treat the player as a black box and focus only on how the ball flies and where it lands, you’ll realize Ian is definitely a 5.0.
Another way to look at this: Can you imagine a 4.5 beat him? I can’t.
So what level would you say the guy in the blue shirt is?
So what level would you say the guy in the blue shirt is?
his serve looks like he picked up a racquet for the first time a yr ago.
So what level would you say the guy in the blue shirt is?
So what level would you say the guy in the blue shirt is?
Watch that video again and tell me if you changed your mind.
I would love to see all you people saying these guys are 4.0s getting double bageled by them. Ian has great shot selection and placement, and great defense. You can tell the other guy is a bit out of shape but there are a lot of points were he shows his level.
TT, you always impress me!
I’m not disputing they play in a 5.0 league. But watching the one guy play, it’s hard to imagine that at one point he was playing in the same division as John Isner.
Tim ( @timtennis ) is a solid 4.5 rating wise right now, but might be bumped to 5.0 with some great stats in matches last I saw him posting here.
You're kidding right? In what way you think Kevin's serve is better than Ian's? Enlighten me.
Superb. I didn't see your video over on "THE" TT video thread (expertly maintained by @onehandbh). Everyone loves video.
My video is in post production. I’ll send you a courtesy copy when it’s finished.
Don’t do that. Just post it on the TTW posters video page for the world.
You're kidding right? In what way you think Kevin's serve is better than Ian's? Enlighten me.