What sort of level could this person play?

[pricey_aus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LckCvUrgLh8

 

[GameSetMatch]

Don't know but he makes a strange yelping sound when serving and he has a worm coming out of the back of his head.

 

[pricey_aus]

he doesn't come too the net very much, haha.

 

[pricey_aus]

Don't know but he makes a strange yelping sound when serving and he has a worm coming out of the back of his head.

thanks for the useful help you absolute *****.

 

[GameSetMatch]

LOL. I thought you Aussies were supposed to have a sense of humour!

Presumably, its a video of you? If so, you've got a very good game (apart from some iffy volleys). You compare well to the other college apps on that website.

 

[pricey_aus]

Well, thank you for the compliment, as the internet is not a great conveyor of sarcasm (if it was sarcasm?)

And yeah, it is a video of me, and yes I know some of my volleys are quite average, but I am very much a baseliner, and really only come to the net a few times a match.

 

[RoddickAce]

Can't really tell from rally videos, but the groundstrokes look like NTRP 5.0 to potentially 5.5 groundstrokes.

 

[Fedace]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LckCvUrgLh8

Very Nice footwork. at least when he doesn't have to move. Racket head speed isn't anything special. maybe 5.0 or 5.5 player..

 

[BMoney16]

LOL fedace. Anyways not good enough for college offers I'm sure. Sorry

 

[TennisNinja]

I really like your groundies, seems like a super nice club to play tennis at.

 

[tennisjon]

I coach at Drew University in Madison, NJ (D3 school). You have good strokes. Its hard to tell from the video, since it was just hitting and not match play, but to me you look like a solid player. Wouldn't beat our top guy, but probably a good 2/3 depending on how good our new recruits turn out to be. Where in Australia are you from? My sis just moved from Sydney to Melbourne. I have been all up the east coast. Beautiful!

 

[pricey_aus]

LOL fedace. Anyways not good enough for college offers I'm sure. Sorry

he's actually in serious talk with some colleges but alright...

 

[BMoney16]

Why refer to yourself in 3rd person? also what colleges have you been talking to.

 

[Hangtenclayton]

Nice strokes. Good shoulder rotation and you hit through the ball nicely. I see nothing wrong with your footwork. Good luck!

 

[Hangtenclayton]

I would say 5.0 with potential to be 5.5

 

[Bud]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LckCvUrgLh8

Can't really tell from rally videos, but the groundstrokes look like NTRP 5.0 to potentially 5.5 groundstrokes.

I would say 5.0 with potential to be 5.5

You appear solid but very hard to determine a rating when just rallying. I like your BH... looks more solid than the FH, IMO.

What is your NTRP rating (or equivalent)?
Play tournaments?
How do you do in match play?
How long have you been playing?

 

[AlpineCadet]

His level is WAY TOO GOOD but slightly goofy as well.

 

[johnkidd]

You should never run around your backhand. I've seen a lot worse volleys at the college level as well. You should be able to find somewhere to play.

 

[BMoney16]

Okay. After a second look it seems like you hit a good rally ball, but can you hit winners and such on a similar basis?

 

[JoelDali]

Looks like Gulbis on acid.

 

[nfor304]

LOL fedace. Anyways not good enough for college offers I'm sure. Sorry

Easily div 1 material, and probably good enough to get a world ranking at some point in the next couple of years with a bit of work

 

[NLBwell]

Probably Division 2 or 3 in the US. I agree with 5.0 or low 5.5 NTRP, but hard to tell without match play. Clay game looks pretty good, but serve, transition shots, and volleys would have to improve for hard courts where college tennis in the US is likely going to be played. You'll have to be able to adjust to having less time (maybe you already do that, but wasn't on the vid). Sounded like you missed most serves in the net. I'm not really a fan of your service motion.

 

[cmb]

comments like the above ^^^show how little true knowledge of the game a bulk amount of the people here have.
This could could play D1 somewhere, maybe not at UGA or stanford. But I have seen much worse players at bad D1 schools.

For example, maybe the worse school in D1, Texas Pam AM, im sure he could get a good offer there.

 

[pricey_aus]

I'm talking to a few schools at the moment, highest being ranked around 30.

I generally am a player that tries to hit big from the baseline and i think clay is my best surface.

Yes, I did miss a few serves in the net, but I generally consider my serve one of the strongest parts of my game.

 

[EP1998]

you should be able to get a spot division 1. where will depend upon your results in itf juniors, ift futures, oz rankings and victoria pennant. if you're having problems you can contact someone like Scott Treibly at IMG. i have no idea what that costs however. there is likely a melbourne based agent for that. good luck! and dont worry about the volleys, they take a long time to improve and you're still quite young. just keep practicing.

 

[pricey_aus]

Thanks alot for the advice, choosing colleges is quite hard.

 

[NLBwell]

comments like the above ^^^show how little true knowledge of the game a bulk amount of the people here have.
This could could play D1 somewhere, maybe not at UGA or stanford. But I have seen much worse players at bad D1 schools.

For example, maybe the worse school in D1, Texas Pam AM, im sure he could get a good offer there.

Well, I'll put my knowledge of the game up against all but a couple of the people who've posted on these boards. I was incorrect in that I was thinking of about 75 or so D-1 schools, not the Pan American's. Still, if you are being recruited by top 30 schools I was definitely wrong in my assessment. Don't miss your serve so much, though.

 

[Archmage]

Question about the serve: Is that overly-pronounced asymmetrical knee-bend common? To rephrase: Is that an accepted, workable method?

I'm surprised that this is considered 5.0 - 5.5. I would have thought it was 4.5 - 5.0.

He seems to have a decent game, but it's difficult to tell from rallies.

For instance: I can look pretty good in a rally, and even in a match, but I guarantee that I'm no better than a 4.0 (remove medical issues and maybe I become a 4.5, but that's not realistic).

From a specific sample or edited video, I may look to be a 5.0+ player.

Some variables in the form of questions:

- Can the player maintain that level of play throughout the match?
- Can the player maintain mental composure?
- Is the player's athleticism masking a lack of skill? (I'm athletic, but not highly skilled).
- And then: is the player's skill hampered due to poor athleticism and/or easily fixable errors (indicating untapped potential)?

The best evidence is match history. Unless you're absolutely spectacular, a video won't provide enough information.

Thus - you probably already know much more than anyone here can provide because you know the match history.

 

[pricey_aus]

Question about the serve: Is that overly-pronounced asymmetrical knee-bend common? To rephrase: Is that an accepted, workable method?

I have actually been working hard on not bending so much on my serve. it is something that i do naturally, and although it doesnt effect my physically over a 3 set match, it probably does effect my overall serve a little.

I'm surprised that this is considered 5.0 - 5.5. I would have thought it was 4.5 - 5.0.

He seems to have a decent game, but it's difficult to tell from rallies.

For instance: I can look pretty good in a rally, and even in a match, but I guarantee that I'm no better than a 4.0 (remove medical issues and maybe I become a 4.5, but that's not realistic).

From a specific sample or edited video, I may look to be a 5.0+ player.

Some variables in the form of questions:

- Can the player maintain that level of play throughout the match?
For sure I can mantain that level. no doubt
- Can the player maintain mental composure?
I do get a bit fiery on court, but i believe i play my best tennis when pumped up
- Is the player's athleticism masking a lack of skill? (I'm athletic, but not highly skilled).
I believe that my racquet control makes up for my lack of physical strength on the court, but it is something that i am working on and improving
- And then: is the player's skill hampered due to poor athleticism and/or easily fixable errors (indicating untapped potential)?
This, i believe is my case.

The best evidence is match history. Unless you're absolutely spectacular, a video won't provide enough information.

Thus - you probably already know much more than anyone here can provide because you know the match history.

Answers are there for you in bold.

 

[pricey_aus]

Well, I'll put my knowledge of the game up against all but a couple of the people who've posted on these boards. I was incorrect in that I was thinking of about 75 or so D-1 schools, not the Pan American's. Still, if you are being recruited by top 30 schools I was definitely wrong in my assessment. Don't miss your serve so much, though.

I believe my serve is one of my weapons, and yeah I know i seem to be contradicting myself as I did miss my serves alot but yeah. Take it as you want.

 

[tenmirage]

http://www.tennisrankings.com.au/rankingbreakdown.asp?playerid=4704

and

http://www.tennisrankings.com.au/resultsbyplayer.asp?filter=price&exact=0&gender=&age=&playerid=4704

He plays tournaments no doubt. I'm interested in how you go Tom, so I might follow your footsteps (Im just 13 so I've a lot of time to work on it!)

Goodluck...

 

[okdude1992]

nice looking game mate. the best part is how all your strokes are fluid and your footwork looks very solid. good luck in college tennis.

 

[AlpineCadet]

Question about the serve: Is that overly-pronounced asymmetrical knee-bend common? To rephrase: Is that an accepted, workable method?

I'm surprised that this is considered 5.0 - 5.5. I would have thought it was 4.5 - 5.0.

He seems to have a decent game, but it's difficult to tell from rallies.

For instance: I can look pretty good in a rally, and even in a match, but I guarantee that I'm no better than a 4.0 (remove medical issues and maybe I become a 4.5, but that's not realistic).

From a specific sample or edited video, I may look to be a 5.0+ player.

Some variables in the form of questions:

- Can the player maintain that level of play throughout the match?
- Can the player maintain mental composure?
- Is the player's athleticism masking a lack of skill? (I'm athletic, but not highly skilled).
- And then: is the player's skill hampered due to poor athleticism and/or easily fixable errors (indicating untapped potential)?

The best evidence is match history. Unless you're absolutely spectacular, a video won't provide enough information.

Thus - you probably already know much more than anyone here can provide because you know the match history.

Once you post up a video, your reply will give you a good chuckle or two, or three, or four, or five, or six, or seven............. .

 

[purple-n-gold]

You appear solid but very hard to determine a rating when just rallying. I like your BH... looks more solid than the FH, IMO.

What is your NTRP rating (or equivalent)?
Play tournaments?
How do you do in match play?
How long have you been playing?

The guy is playing Future events. What level would you put him at? Maybe he could hang in you local league?