Gotta give you guys props for having the "balls" to lay it all out there and do this. Most instructors wouldn't have the guts to go head-to-head with another instructor in real match play and put it out on UA-cam. Also enjoy listening to the coaching between games. More please!
circuitdesign We really appreciate the feedback circuitdesign. If we’re being totally honest, we had no idea we would get as nervous as we did when the cameras started rolling. Funny how the body reacts sometimes. The collaboration is to give everyone these insights and to help them come to grip with their fears on the court as well. Tactics are great but it takes resolve and a cool head to execute them. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻🍻🤙🏼
@@Playyourcourt i think these videos are amazing, the cameras and youtube factor are kind of like simulating a real audience situation for a pro.. pressure pressure!
It is the placement that makes Ian so good at his game. He never overhits and keeps calm. An essential aspect every club player needs to know. Excellent video by the way.
More more more more of these. These will help club players have an idea how "hard" or consistent high level players can hit and most importantly WHEN to do it.
I have to admit, I am enjoying this match SO much more than I expected! The biggest reason? It real! I LOVE that these guys are nervous. I LOVE seeing the double-faults and the what-was-that? shots. I LOVE the strategy discussions between games (Kevin! Awesome coaching, man!) I wish there was a way to add this element at the pro level, even if just an exhibition. What I love most is watching two guys who love our sport and make a living from it collaborate and share, and manage to keep the competition on the court where it belongs. My thanks to everyone involved. Awesome work!
Andy Russell thanks for the kind words. Some awesome insights! We sincerely hope this helps everyone break out of their shells and play more fearless tennis. Totally agree with ya on the coaching in the pros as well.
Wow probably the best UA-cam video ever in relation to tennis channels! The discussions between points regarding strategy, emotions and frustrations are as real as it gets. This is bigger than the Marvel Crossovers. Thanks for collaborating to make this video. I shall be on the look-out for the next one.
This is like reality TV, great idea fun to watch didn't even realize the 12 minutes went so fast. Can't wait for the next video. I agree both of you looked nervous and tight and that just shows the mental part of this game is so important. I see that Scott has an advantage with his serve and used that to come back in the match. I know Ian will have a good strategy to counter it. Thanks for all the fun.
Definitely! For those of us learning tactics and strategy, this is really the only place I've ever seen it discussed on-court. Keep it up..great videos! Thanks! @@EssentialTennis
Guys I NEVER comment on UA-cam videos but absolute props to you both for doing this. I don't know if you were friends before or knew each other personally but what you've done here is both exceedingly brave and fantastically informative. I only hope that you know this and get the feedback to tell you so. Thank you so much for having the guts to follow through on this. I have followed and enjoyed both your videos to help me with my game here in London but having it all come together like this is so, SO good. Well done and I can't wait to see how the match plays out. Brilliant education!
Ian I love watching you play because you play with your head , the best shot selection out of any amateur player I've see , I look at your game i'm like his best shot is probably his slice backhand and his volleys not a big server , forehand not enough margin or power imo but everything flows so well
Well done! Great to see that experience collegiate players can get nervous and have to adjust their game. Thanks for being vulnerable and posting this.
@@EssentialTennis Cannot agree more! From players that are very new to the game to the top ranked players of the world (ATP&WTA), nerves are always there! Yes, even the likes of Djokovic, Federer and Nadal (and so many more!) Keep up the great content Ian, and everyone at Essential Tennis! :]
That’s the beauty of this project. It’s ok to be nervous, it happens to everyone, even the top atp, wta pros. Judgments kill our confidence & mental game. This was definitely the true test of battling personal judgments and nerves knowing thousssssands of people would be watching. Thanks for the comment Brian!
Terrific idea, guys... especially the pieces-to-camera between games: fascinating to get an idea of how guys at this level think on court. Enjoyed Kevin (whose style mine is identical to, hence especially interesting to watch) v Ian. And delighted to see you carrying this concept forward. I look forward to more... But, ABSOLUTELY MADDENING that you are splitting the videos into these tiny, little parts!!! Ha ha... My popcorn outlasted Part 1 by WAY too much!
@@Playyourcourt , ha ha... A cruel man indeed! I rather like his manner, though... The problem with a noon release your time is that I live on the other side of the globe, and will hence have to wait another day to watch it! Cruel, did you say?! Ha ha...
Really enjoy these competitions, you guys spend all this time trying to help us rec/club players and this is really entertaining. Thanks to all you guys.
So fun to see a mashup of two channels I watch. Also underscores how hard match play really is. It’s one thing to drill and execute under practice conditions. Whole other ballgame when you have to execute under match play pressure! Ian - did you model your ground stokes in McEnroe??? You look exactly like him, style wise.
Glad you're enjoying this first part, Andrew! Unfortunately I didn't start getting into watching tennis until John was already retired, so I definitely wasn't influenced by him directly. Must be in the lefty genes 😆
I enjoyed watching this but..... is this really 5.0?? Seems more like lower mid 4.5 to me. 5.0's in my area hit way harder and are more consistant. Nonetheless as a 4.5 player myself, i enjoyed watching!!
Tennisnerd it would certainly make it more interesting for the viewer to be inside the mind of the top touring pros. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll see it anytime soon however. Thanks for watching!
Nice match..really enjoyed watching you guys...i've been playing tennis for about 7 months now...really am obsessed with the game...i would love to send you a video of my forehand if you won't mind analyzing it for improvement..thanks
Brilliant. As others are pointing out, the mid match discussions are the best. UA-cam is showing me related/recommended vidoes with titles like "4 tips to win more matches" etc. I bet none of them have real life tips like "amp down" or "push" and when to keep doing what is working, and when to change course.
Very nice. Nerves are a curious part of tennis. Happens to everyone at some point, even the best pros.It can be triggered by a big moment, expectations, who is watching, etc. The ability to ignore external factors and play your game is no small task and is an art form in itself. The best strategy I have found is to realize that good or bad, memories are fleeting, so just relax, hit your shots and the best player that day will win. Thanks for the vid and the candidness. Waiting for a similar dubs video!
Great idea, creative content. Love to see it! 🎾 Amazing how effective self analysis can be, so easy to catch yourself zoning out a little bit and a game flies past.
You definitely should! The insights to watching yourself play can be a valuable tool. Most importantly accepting not everything is going to be perfect and instead focusing on all the great things that you did accomplish. Love the feedback, thanks!
You're not going to see any troll messages from me Scott, I play local club tennis leagues and am wrecked by nerves to the point where what I'm playing is not even tennis. I am happy (probably not the right word) to see it affects seasoned competitors like yourself though.
Rob Lindley Thanks for the feedback! Part of fighting nerves is getting comfortable being uncomfortable and that only happens with lots of match play. We’re all human, so try again, fail again, fail better! 🤙🏼🍻
@@EssentialTennis , too long a wait! Ha ha... I find myself looking forward to Part 2 of this more than GoT 803; And, I'm chomping at the bit for GoT 803!
There's something wrong/awkward with Scott's serve on the deuce court just before he contacts the ball but i cannot figure out what exactly it is. Someone help, please?
leisurefarm His toss is SUPER low so he is often swinging his back leg out as he rotates into the court. The low toss is actually what makes the serve so effective. Really hard to read. Unorthodox for a big fellah but extremely effective. -Nate
watching scott on his channel that looks like laid back, having fun and both of them are adorable with their light atmosphere, and suddenly you will see him play more seriously is surely a change of pace for me. What are the scheduled match between you guys? I hope there's singles between Kevin and Nate too and Kevin and Scott also Ian and Nate
Hey AesBinz, thanks for watching. Although we don’t compete like we used to, the 🔥 is still lit when it comes to competition. Scott and I both had a ton of fun in this collaboration (even if Scott is whining a little lol) Maybe a singles match between Kevin and I will arranged in the future. I would definitely need to get healthy first.....and stop getting old. 😂 -Nate (PYC)
Thanks guys, I enjoyed the video and match and I noticed the video suddenly went to trailer for next video which I need to wait for another day to see the match. I would like to suggest that would be nice collab you create like US team of youtubers vs Euro team. That sounds like a youtube olympics.
Curious as to why the PYC guys never use UTR as a gauge--since it's more...universal--but instead always refer to their own rating system. I'm not sure if I've ever hear the ET guys mention UTR, either. Just curious.
Great question, The PYC rating system is actually much closer to the UTR rating system than the NTRP system. My former coaches, Dave Howell & Daryl Cummings are actually from Vb and are the creators of UTR. We simply reference NTRP because more people are familiar with it. Thanks for the question! -Nate (PYC)
freakytea it actually can make a difference if the player does it every time over a long match, think about the margins that decide tennis matches sometimes
Seems like both of you guys were heavily underplaying and nervous, to say the least. I was expecting to see much more higher level of tennis from D1, D2 college players. Slightly disappointing. Maybe you should warm up more before playing the match. Also Ian, next time you do videos like this, please put the camera at the level during 7:18 of this video, but situated behind the baseline, near the fence/corner. It looks much better and gives the viewers better perspective of how you are using the court in 3 dimensions, unlike the default court view. You already have a camera and a cameraman anyway.
hey whatever Keep in mind that all of us are “former” D1 & D2 players. As much as we enjoy playing, the time on the court as a “player” has largely been substituted by coaching. The goal here was transparency even if the play was a little rough. We’re proud of the product because it does show vulnerability regardless of how experienced the player is. A longer warm up would have maybe helped, but time was short due to filming. Thanks for the Feedback, hope you enjoy the series. -Nate
Scott has a weird game, very nonchalant. He seems to be loose, and often changes the depth of his balls. Some of them are so short that they can be surprisingly dangerous... Still so interesting to watch. Do you think you analyse even more in this exercice or that's what you exactly do when you compete?
Otniel, people don't like NTRP ratings because of people like you. There are ATP/WTA tour matches where the players are playing extremely poorly that day, yet you'd be a fool to call them a 5.0 or 5.5 player. Their ratings are based on their results, not on how they look/play on a given day.
Thanks for watching Otniel. Keep in mind the camera puts on 10lbs and slows the ball down a tooooon . Seeing them live is something else entirely. Thanks for the feedback 🤙🏼
Court looks fast to me, maybe the balls too. Have you seen 4.0 tennis lately? Not this level. Are there 4.5's that could beat these guys? Absolutely. There are plenty of ex-college players "managing" their rating at 4.5. Ian absolutely could self rate at 5.0, play doubles with a 5.0 partner for a season and get computer rated. He could also play 4.5 and would not go undefeated. There are D1 guys out there playing 4.5 that are under 40. These guys are smart, they put 5.0 in the description to increase engagement....and it works.
It seems like to me that Ian is rolling his forehand a lot but when he does this, it floats out. Would have been better to drive through the ball. Also, I notice that Ian is slicing his serve to Scott's backhand all the time. And Scott has figured out how to attack this. In the second game Ian lost on his serve, he sliced to the backhand which Scott made a good shot to Ian's feet on the volley. I would have sliced into the body or kick it to his forehand at that critical point. The other thing I notice is that Ian's forehand has very little kick and you are giving Scott forehands and backhands in his wheelhouse which if it were me, I would have crushed it back. But since Scott is only pushing, Ian was not destroyed by this. He could knife the backhand slice and come in on Scott since I don't think Scott is a good low ball hitter. But Ian seems to just float his slices and ball just stays up. In general, Scott is outplaying Ian in steady ball or more like chicken ball.
It's a ranking of schools. Higher divisions get more money for their program and players, so on average they attract stronger players, but just because you play at a D1 school doesn't automatically mean you're better than a random D2 player. Hopefully that makes sense. -Ian
@@EssentialTennis Thanks for the explanation, Ian. College sports in the US fascinate me. In the UK they don't take sports to that level at university. They certainly don't fund programs that train people to essentially professional level, but then again I guess that's why the US produces so many world-class athletes.
@@josephwesthill2174 While the Divisions (DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, NJCAA) all have their merits and levels of abilities, having a ranking(UTR, USTA, etc) is probably the best way to compare players when they face each other. I have seen DIII(smallest NCAA schools) athletes beat DI players before. NCAA DIII Coach here. :)
Sana Ahmed I apologize on Scott’s behalf, all those nerves must have gone straight to the big fellah’s rather large head when he made that comment. He would be the first to admit that the majority of the “little girls” he trains with, hit harder than he and the rest of the boys do. 😉 -Nate (PYC)
@@nathanbolling8274 no worries. I come from a family of 5 girls and we are just as rough, tough and strong as the guys. You're all good people! For all the dads raising their girls , I like to throw that out there :)
Love the 💡 Zach! We actually discussed a match between Kevin and I, but I got injured unfortunately just before leaving for Cali. Maybe we’ll set that up for the future! The dubs match between ET & PYC was a blast though. Stay tuned, you’ll definitely enjoy it. -Nate
ATP/WTA could learn so much about what you guys are doing!! This is freaking AWESOME!! You guys rock for doing this! Tennis players definitely can relate to this stuff! 🙏
In all honesty there is no way this is 5.0 tennis. You guys have to be real with yourselves.. I've played all my life and have coached professionally for over 10 years and this is a low 4.5 at best.
Lance Lessler Hey Lance, Because Scott hits with a Eastern grip it tends to look like he is ushering the ball around. Watch his body closely though and you will see his hips rotating through, often to the point that his feet end up pivoting into a switch stance. Appreciate the feedback!
And the Ian guy has good form on his serve but everything else? Unless he had major injuries or age has hit him very hard there's no way he was ranked in d2 tennis. And these guys 5.0 ha ha
No joke I know people who learned tennis for 1 year and are better than these guys. Sure you don't need to play tennis extremely well to teach but please don't lie or fabricate your credentials. It makes you look like a clown. Good tennis players know these guys are jokes
May I suggest you both work more on your fitness? Being out of breath after 3 games in the first set is not a good sign! I feel like my game has improved massively since I started doing more HIIT cardio workouts so mimic the intensity of a tennis rally
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Gotta give you guys props for having the "balls" to lay it all out there and do this. Most instructors wouldn't have the guts to go head-to-head with another instructor in real match play and put it out on UA-cam. Also enjoy listening to the coaching between games. More please!
circuitdesign We really appreciate the feedback circuitdesign. If we’re being totally honest, we had no idea we would get as nervous as we did when the cameras started rolling. Funny how the body reacts sometimes. The collaboration is to give everyone these insights and to help them come to grip with their fears on the court as well. Tactics are great but it takes resolve and a cool head to execute them. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻🍻🤙🏼
Hope u guys play again!
@@Playyourcourt i think these videos are amazing, the cameras and youtube factor are kind of like simulating a real audience situation for a pro.. pressure pressure!
It is the placement that makes Ian so good at his game. He never overhits and keeps calm. An essential aspect every club player needs to know. Excellent video by the way.
I WISH I never overhit!! haha! Thank you for watching, we appreciate it! -Ian
More more more more of these. These will help club players have an idea how "hard" or consistent high level players can hit and most importantly WHEN to do it.
Amazing lesson to take from these points, Dr. Way to go!
Glad you’re enjoying it Doc! Great insights
Um.. He's not hitting the ball very hard. Is that your point? To not over hit?
@@mahela1993
Yeah, first match I thought the same. Even the service isn't hard. Ah ! Maybe it's just video
These are honestly some of your best videos
Appreciate that so much, Tom!
I have to admit, I am enjoying this match SO much more than I expected! The biggest reason? It real! I LOVE that these guys are nervous. I LOVE seeing the double-faults and the what-was-that? shots. I LOVE the strategy discussions between games (Kevin! Awesome coaching, man!) I wish there was a way to add this element at the pro level, even if just an exhibition. What I love most is watching two guys who love our sport and make a living from it collaborate and share, and manage to keep the competition on the court where it belongs. My thanks to everyone involved. Awesome work!
Andy Russell thanks for the kind words. Some awesome insights! We sincerely hope this helps everyone break out of their shells and play more fearless tennis. Totally agree with ya on the coaching in the pros as well.
Thanks so much, Andy!
The strategy talk is awesome! I am liking the drama of the set. I can't seem to find part 2.
Part 2 is coming out on Friday, Kurt! Be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss it 😀
AWESOME!!! I'm a huge of both channels. These videos are phenomenal. You guys are first class. Please make more.
*huge fan:)
Thank you so much for your support, rjovanov!
My two favorite channels! So glad you guys are doing this!!!
Awesome, glad you're already checking out PYC, Eric!
Thrilled to be a part of it! Thanks for watching Eric!
In ite 2 minute tennis to the party
Wow probably the best UA-cam video ever in relation to tennis channels! The discussions between points regarding strategy, emotions and frustrations are as real as it gets.
This is bigger than the Marvel Crossovers. Thanks for collaborating to make this video. I shall be on the look-out for the next one.
Appreciate the feedback and kind words, Francis! Part 2 coming on Friday!
Yesss! Love the Marvel reference! Thanks for the kind feedback Francis. Plenty more to come! Endgame coming soon 😉
This is like reality TV, great idea fun to watch didn't even realize the 12 minutes went so fast. Can't wait for the next video.
I agree both of you looked nervous and tight and that just shows the mental part of this game is so important.
I see that Scott has an advantage with his serve and used that to come back in the match. I know Ian will have a good strategy to counter it.
Thanks for all the fun.
Glad you enjoyed it so much, Glen! Part 2 is coming on Friday!
I'll be looking out for it, thx!
Thanks for watching Glen, always happy to receive your feedback!
This is a really cool idea guys. I like the strategy talk in between
Glad you enjoyed it, Turnstone!
Definitely! For those of us learning tactics and strategy, this is really the only place I've ever seen it discussed on-court. Keep it up..great videos! Thanks!
@@EssentialTennis
Guys I NEVER comment on UA-cam videos but absolute props to you both for doing this. I don't know if you were friends before or knew each other personally but what you've done here is both exceedingly brave and fantastically informative. I only hope that you know this and get the feedback to tell you so. Thank you so much for having the guts to follow through on this. I have followed and enjoyed both your videos to help me with my game here in London but having it all come together like this is so, SO good. Well done and I can't wait to see how the match plays out. Brilliant education!
Don’t be nervous bro!!! It’s all in good fun! Keep the healthy competitive energy, but just have fun with it! This is super helpful and fun to watch!
What!! Where is part 2? Wanna see the end. Btw very good choice of music. Kind of sound like Tron
Part 2 is coming on Friday!!
Insightful. Thanks for putting yourselves out there to have us critique you. The coaching insights were helpful too.
You're very welcome, Pelican!
Love the consistency on Scott's bh.
Johnnie Blackwell thanks Johnnie for the love!
these are my favourite videos by far
So glad to hear that, diddyac!
This is the match that I didn’t know I NEEDED to see! Very entertaining match!
Glad you enjoyed it, Wilson. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for this! It is very admirable to see you as couches make yourselves vulnerable to the internet
Ian I love watching you play because you play with your head , the best shot selection out of any amateur player I've see , I look at your game i'm like his best shot is probably his slice backhand and his volleys not a big server , forehand not enough margin or power imo but everything flows so well
Great format, very insightful to see you talk through the strategy and tactics with a coach/adviser
his1ojd glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the feedback! 🙏🏻🤘🏼
Well done! Great to see that experience collegiate players can get nervous and have to adjust their game. Thanks for being vulnerable and posting this.
EVERY tennis player on the face of the earth experiences that, Brian. Not just "club" players! Thanks for watching 😀
@@EssentialTennis Cannot agree more! From players that are very new to the game to the top ranked players of the world (ATP&WTA), nerves are always there! Yes, even the likes of Djokovic, Federer and Nadal (and so many more!)
Keep up the great content Ian, and everyone at Essential Tennis! :]
Thanks so much for your support, Remedy!
@@EssentialTennis You're welcome! Looking forward to Friday when part 2 drops :)
That’s the beauty of this project. It’s ok to be nervous, it happens to everyone, even the top atp, wta pros. Judgments kill our confidence & mental game. This was definitely the true test of battling personal judgments and nerves knowing thousssssands of people would be watching. Thanks for the comment Brian!
Terrific idea, guys... especially the pieces-to-camera between games: fascinating to get an idea of how guys at this level think on court.
Enjoyed Kevin (whose style mine is identical to, hence especially interesting to watch) v Ian. And delighted to see you carrying this concept forward. I look forward to more...
But, ABSOLUTELY MADDENING that you are splitting the videos into these tiny, little parts!!! Ha ha... My popcorn outlasted Part 1 by WAY too much!
Ptenis Nut glad your enjoying the content Ptenis Nut. Ian’s a cruel man to split up the vids! Fortunately part 2 is out today at noon!!
@@Playyourcourt , ha ha... A cruel man indeed! I rather like his manner, though...
The problem with a noon release your time is that I live on the other side of the globe, and will hence have to wait another day to watch it!
Cruel, did you say?! Ha ha...
Really enjoy these competitions, you guys spend all this time trying to help us rec/club players and this is really entertaining. Thanks to all you guys.
You're very welcome, Graphite!
It’s our pleasure, seeing you guys get better at the game you love us what we live for! Love the feedback. 🙏🏻
So fun to see a mashup of two channels I watch. Also underscores how hard match play really is. It’s one thing to drill and execute under practice conditions. Whole other ballgame when you have to execute under match play pressure! Ian - did you model your ground stokes in McEnroe??? You look exactly like him, style wise.
Glad you're enjoying this first part, Andrew! Unfortunately I didn't start getting into watching tennis until John was already retired, so I definitely wasn't influenced by him directly. Must be in the lefty genes 😆
Thanks for watching Andrew!
This is Brilliant!!! Very enjoyable and brave. I will be honest I was a nervous wreck watching and I don't even know who I want to win.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing, Pete!! We appreciate your support so much!
It’s ok if your leaning towards team PYC. We’ll buy you a beer next time we’re in town. 😉🍻
This was pretty good so far. Looking forward to ensuing parts.
Part 2 coming on Friday, Johnnie!
Really cool. Glad you are doing this again!
Thanks for watching, Michael!
One of the best yet! I’m thoroughly impressed.
Thanks so much, Bryan!
I enjoyed watching this but..... is this really 5.0?? Seems more like lower mid 4.5 to me. 5.0's in my area hit way harder and are more consistant. Nonetheless as a 4.5 player myself, i enjoyed watching!!
Can you put an indicator to show who is the server at any given point?
Great idea for a video! The mental issue of tennis on display. Should we have on-court coaching on the ATP tour as well?
Tennisnerd it would certainly make it more interesting for the viewer to be inside the mind of the top touring pros. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll see it anytime soon however. Thanks for watching!
great video....i can only find part 1. where is the rest?
Part 2 is coming on Friday, John! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!
Nice match..really enjoyed watching you guys...i've been playing tennis for about 7 months now...really am obsessed with the game...i would love to send you a video of my forehand if you won't mind analyzing it for improvement..thanks
I love this. Awesome collaboration and hats off to ET with their continued innovation!
Appreciate that, Mike!
Thanks Mike!!!
How do you make the nice scoreboard??
Brilliant. As others are pointing out, the mid match discussions are the best. UA-cam is showing me related/recommended vidoes with titles like "4 tips to win more matches" etc. I bet none of them have real life tips like "amp down" or "push" and when to keep doing what is working, and when to change course.
So glad you enjoyed it, Jawad!
Thanks for watching! Love the feedback and that you’re enjoying the content!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏼
Very nice. Nerves are a curious part of tennis. Happens to everyone at some point, even the best pros.It can be triggered by a big moment, expectations, who is watching, etc. The ability to ignore external factors and play your game is no small task and is an art form in itself. The best strategy I have found is to realize that good or bad, memories are fleeting, so just relax, hit your shots and the best player that day will win.
Thanks for the vid and the candidness. Waiting for a similar dubs video!
I agree 100% on the nerves, enystn. Doubles is coming after singles!!
Man, couldn’t have said that better ourselves. 💯 Thanks for the feedback!
Was there any top spin backhands, felt like it's all slices that I am seeing on backhand side
Love the psychological battles in this match
Wow. The 2 channel i'm following making this great video! Nice!!! Difficult to see the ball. But super video
wh hw glad you enjoyed it! 🤙🏼
Please do something like this again!
Love this. Better than watching the ATP !
mikecbrblue best compliment we could receive. Glad you enjoyed the content Mike!
love the attitudes of players......all fun exercise.
Scott says he's out of shape but I like how fluid his movement is.
He's got great sense for the court, not easy to catch him off balance! -Ian
He could definitely cut out a beverage or two..and 100 🍪 or so.
-with ❤️ -Nate (PYC)
What you guys playing for?
Great idea, creative content. Love to see it! 🎾 Amazing how effective self analysis can be, so easy to catch yourself zoning out a little bit and a game flies past.
Thanks so much, Dan!
Appreciate the kind words Dan. 🙏🏻🤙🏼
Fantastic video! So helpful and inspiring. A frickin genius idea! Thanks and I need to see Nate step up. Why not Tomas from Feel Tennis!
Glad you enjoyed it, Briab! We'll be doing more in the near future!
Great video ! Keep it up guys
Diabeureu Djambeu thanks, appreciate the feedback!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the content and it’s not easy to put urself out there I hope to record my self soon against 4.0s 4.5s
Definitely do it, Abstract! You'll learn SO much about your game.
You definitely should! The insights to watching yourself play can be a valuable tool. Most importantly accepting not everything is going to be perfect and instead focusing on all the great things that you did accomplish. Love the feedback, thanks!
PlayYourCourt.com thanks for reply!
Really good stuff. Amazing how nervous both guys seem. My money's on Ian!
Honestly, I felt great, just didn't play very cleanly. -Ian
I want to see the new backhand, Ian! Feels like you are really staying safe. I only notice because I do the exact same thing. 😄
I'll do an update soon!
You're not going to see any troll messages from me Scott, I play local club tennis leagues and am wrecked by nerves to the point where what I'm playing is not even tennis. I am happy (probably not the right word) to see it affects seasoned competitors like yourself though.
Rob Lindley Thanks for the feedback! Part of fighting nerves is getting comfortable being uncomfortable and that only happens with lots of match play. We’re all human, so try again, fail again, fail better! 🤙🏼🍻
It affects EVERY player, Rob!
What do you guys think about Scott's serve?
Love that defense Ian!!!!
Love it guys, keep up the great work!
Thanks so much, Mehrban!
🙏🏻🙌🏼❤️
More! I need more of this!
Part 2 coming Friday, Jonas!
@@EssentialTennis , too long a wait! Ha ha...
I find myself looking forward to Part 2 of this more than GoT 803; And, I'm chomping at the bit for GoT 803!
Echo the other comments, these videos are the best!
Appreciate that very much, David!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great 3.5 match play
There's something wrong/awkward with Scott's serve on the deuce court just before he contacts the ball but i cannot figure out what exactly it is. Someone help, please?
leisurefarm His toss is SUPER low so he is often swinging his back leg out as he rotates into the court. The low toss is actually what makes the serve so effective. Really hard to read. Unorthodox for a big fellah but extremely effective. -Nate
First Game of Thrones made me wait and now this!!
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watching scott on his channel that looks like laid back, having fun and both of them are adorable with their light atmosphere, and suddenly you will see him play more seriously is surely a change of pace for me. What are the scheduled match between you guys? I hope there's singles between Kevin and Nate too and Kevin and Scott also Ian and Nate
Scott and I played singles, then Kevin and I played doubles against Nate and Scott. Much more coming!
Hey AesBinz, thanks for watching. Although we don’t compete like we used to, the 🔥 is still lit when it comes to competition. Scott and I both had a ton of fun in this collaboration (even if Scott is whining a little lol) Maybe a singles match between Kevin and I will arranged in the future. I would definitely need to get healthy first.....and stop getting old. 😂 -Nate (PYC)
Thanks guys, I enjoyed the video and match and I noticed the video suddenly went to trailer for next video which I need to wait for another day to see the match. I would like to suggest that would be nice collab you create like US team of youtubers vs Euro team. That sounds like a youtube olympics.
Curious as to why the PYC guys never use UTR as a gauge--since it's more...universal--but instead always refer to their own rating system. I'm not sure if I've ever hear the ET guys mention UTR, either. Just curious.
That's a good question, Johnnie. I'm sure they'll chime in. -Ian
Great question, The PYC rating system is actually much closer to the UTR rating system than the NTRP system. My former coaches, Dave Howell & Daryl Cummings are actually from Vb and are the creators of UTR. We simply reference NTRP because more people are familiar with it. Thanks for the question! -Nate (PYC)
Fun stuff and instructional, too!
That was our goal, great to hear!
At your level, you should be calling all of his foot faults!
I've never looked for foot faults, Jeffrey.....never will. Thanks for watching! -Ian
@@freakytea you can absolutely call an opponents foot faults
@@freakytea the same as if you they complained about your line call
freakytea it actually can make a difference if the player does it every time over a long match, think about the margins that decide tennis matches sometimes
Seems like both of you guys were heavily underplaying and nervous, to say the least. I was expecting to see much more higher level of tennis from D1, D2 college players. Slightly disappointing. Maybe you should warm up more before playing the match.
Also Ian, next time you do videos like this, please put the camera at the level during 7:18 of this video, but situated behind the baseline, near the fence/corner. It looks much better and gives the viewers better perspective of how you are using the court in 3 dimensions, unlike the default court view. You already have a camera and a cameraman anyway.
hey whatever Keep in mind that all of us are “former” D1 & D2 players. As much as we enjoy playing, the time on the court as a “player” has largely been substituted by coaching. The goal here was transparency even if the play was a little rough. We’re proud of the product because it does show vulnerability regardless of how experienced the player is. A longer warm up would have maybe helped, but time was short due to filming. Thanks for the Feedback, hope you enjoy the series. -Nate
Im apart of the Div II retirees. I hope to play on this channel 1 day 😁
Absolutely, Michael! Where do you live?
Charleston SC
Just in time so I can eat lunch while watching lol
Nice! What's for lunch?
@@EssentialTennis Chicken francaise haha
You and me both. Timed my lunch just for this. Rice, beans corn, avocado and a bag of chips.
Yum! Glad we could join you for lunch 😀
YES
Scott has a weird game, very nonchalant. He seems to be loose, and often changes the depth of his balls. Some of them are so short that they can be surprisingly dangerous...
Still so interesting to watch. Do you think you analyse even more in this exercice or that's what you exactly do when you compete?
If any of you come down to Mexico, look me up. I'm always looking for somebody to play with.
By chance did the dude from Maryland know a dude named Ben Graham? Or Trey Taylor?
Kevin is my spirit animal:
"Continue"
"No! I think he's REALLY tight"
How many foot faults does scott need to do?
YES
PAPERBOY all of them 😉
No way these guys are 5.0’s, 4.0/4.5 level at best. Great video though, love the post game analysis, keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching, Otniel!
Otniel, people don't like NTRP ratings because of people like you. There are ATP/WTA tour matches where the players are playing extremely poorly that day, yet you'd be a fool to call them a 5.0 or 5.5 player. Their ratings are based on their results, not on how they look/play on a given day.
Thanks for watching Otniel. Keep in mind the camera puts on 10lbs and slows the ball down a tooooon . Seeing them live is something else entirely. Thanks for the feedback 🤙🏼
Court looks fast to me, maybe the balls too. Have you seen 4.0 tennis lately? Not this level. Are there 4.5's that could beat these guys? Absolutely. There are plenty of ex-college players "managing" their rating at 4.5. Ian absolutely could self rate at 5.0, play doubles with a 5.0 partner for a season and get computer rated. He could also play 4.5 and would not go undefeated. There are D1 guys out there playing 4.5 that are under 40. These guys are smart, they put 5.0 in the description to increase engagement....and it works.
Great game.
Thanks for watching, Ranjit!
I don't like Ian's game but i gotta admit that he is very good at the net with some amazing smashes!
Thanks for watching!
It seems like to me that Ian is rolling his forehand a lot but when he does this, it floats out. Would have been better to drive through the ball. Also, I notice that Ian is slicing his serve to Scott's backhand all the time. And Scott has figured out how to attack this. In the second game Ian lost on his serve, he sliced to the backhand which Scott made a good shot to Ian's feet on the volley. I would have sliced into the body or kick it to his forehand at that critical point. The other thing I notice is that Ian's forehand has very little kick and you are giving Scott forehands and backhands in his wheelhouse which if it were me, I would have crushed it back. But since Scott is only pushing, Ian was not destroyed by this. He could knife the backhand slice and come in on Scott since I don't think Scott is a good low ball hitter. But Ian seems to just float his slices and ball just stays up. In general, Scott is outplaying Ian in steady ball or more like chicken ball.
What does D1 and D2 mean?
"Division 1" and "Division 2" NCAA college, Joseph. Different levels of American College play. -Ian
@@EssentialTennis So is Division 1 better than Division 2? Does that make Scott higher ranked than you?
It's a ranking of schools. Higher divisions get more money for their program and players, so on average they attract stronger players, but just because you play at a D1 school doesn't automatically mean you're better than a random D2 player. Hopefully that makes sense. -Ian
@@EssentialTennis Thanks for the explanation, Ian. College sports in the US fascinate me. In the UK they don't take sports to that level at university. They certainly don't fund programs that train people to essentially professional level, but then again I guess that's why the US produces so many world-class athletes.
@@josephwesthill2174 While the Divisions (DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, NJCAA) all have their merits and levels of abilities, having a ranking(UTR, USTA, etc) is probably the best way to compare players when they face each other. I have seen DIII(smallest NCAA schools) athletes beat DI players before. NCAA DIII Coach here. :)
12:22
Me, when I double fault for the 2937574th time:
Better angles please
Appreciate the videos! I will say little girls can be strong players too 💪 ;)
Sana Ahmed I apologize on Scott’s behalf, all those nerves must have gone straight to the big fellah’s rather large head when he made that comment. He would be the first to admit that the majority of the “little girls” he trains with, hit harder than he and the rest of the boys do. 😉 -Nate (PYC)
100%, Sana!
@@nathanbolling8274 no worries. I come from a family of 5 girls and we are just as rough, tough and strong as the guys. You're all good people! For all the dads raising their girls , I like to throw that out there :)
Sana Ahmed love it!! ❤️💪🏼🙌🏼
My "little" sister is a US Marine, Sana. I know all about tough girls 😀 -Ian
Can we see Nate vs Kev next please?! Keep up the good work
Next match will be Kevin + Ian vs Scott + Nate!
Love the 💡 Zach! We actually discussed a match between Kevin and I, but I got injured unfortunately just before leaving for Cali. Maybe we’ll set that up for the future! The dubs match between ET & PYC was a blast though. Stay tuned, you’ll definitely enjoy it.
-Nate
This is a great realistic match, Both players need to practice what they preach .Easier said than done ,play your natural game .
Always easier said than done :-)
I love it when the people I’m learning from do the same stupid shit that I do. You never master this wonderful game.
Keep up the great work!
The stupid mistakes unite all of us, Dana! Haha
It’s the misses that keep us coming back! Thanks for watching Dana!!!
would like to see Scott playing singles
ATP/WTA could learn so much about what you guys are doing!! This is freaking AWESOME!! You guys rock for doing this! Tennis players definitely can relate to this stuff! 🙏
Thanks so much for the kind words, vectorthurm. Appreciate it!
Love getting feedback like this vectorthurm! Thanks for the kind words. 🤙🏼🍻🙌🏼
Notable
VAC We have noted that it’s notable 😉
In all honesty there is no way this is 5.0 tennis. You guys have to be real with yourselves.. I've played all my life and have coached professionally for over 10 years and this is a low 4.5 at best.
Scott, that backhand is pretty oh so pretty. More match play videos!!
More on the way!
this is nrtp 5? this is ian? wait what? I'm underwhelmed!
Scott seems to be "arming" his ground strokes, with little contribution to his hits from rotation or forward movement from his body.
Lance Lessler Hey Lance, Because Scott hits with a Eastern grip it tends to look like he is ushering the ball around. Watch his body closely though and you will see his hips rotating through, often to the point that his feet end up pivoting into a switch stance. Appreciate the feedback!
Noice series!
Thank you, Simone!
Oh shoot. I’m from Maryland 😂
pretty sure these guys are 3.0s
Yaser Rahimi pretty sure your comment game is 3.0 lol
I wish y'all played baby shark for the bg music
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Kinda hard to see the ball
returns are terrible. 5.0????????
Surprised how soft they were hitting.
Haha these guys really think they could fool the public? Especially Scott Baxter d 1 player? Ha Ha look at the form.. Are these guys jokers or what
And the Ian guy has good form on his serve but everything else? Unless he had major injuries or age has hit him very hard there's no way he was ranked in d2 tennis. And these guys 5.0 ha ha
No joke I know people who learned tennis for 1 year and are better than these guys. Sure you don't need to play tennis extremely well to teach but please don't lie or fabricate your credentials. It makes you look like a clown. Good tennis players know these guys are jokes
Ian does not have a backhand only slice. and his forehand is just good to pass the ball and that's it.
May I suggest you both work more on your fitness? Being out of breath after 3 games in the first set is not a good sign!
I feel like my game has improved massively since I started doing more HIIT cardio workouts so mimic the intensity of a tennis rally