HIGH quality hitting! Was on the edge of my seat in Reed's last service game. Love seeing matches against opponents who already know each other's games. Every point had a story
Dill I really think you’re onto something with this style of video. I’ve been paying close attention to what successful UA-camrs are doing. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tennis Brothers channel, I like their content a lot. I feel like your video intro, a quick 30-40 second video montage telling a brief story/context, then commentated sets or highlights. I’m a fan of Karue Sell from My Tennis HQ, his commentated sets too. I’ve seen bits and pieces of like 4-5 of your videos over the past year or two, but this one really caught me off guard. Loved every element! For what it’s worth that’s my feedback. And the quality of play is always good, we’re probably similar in level. Love watching 5.0-5.5 matches online. Thanks man, have a great day!
ik this is an older video but as a high level 4.5 (number 1 in the Intermountain and state of CO for singles and doubles), what are ur advices for future 5.0/open tournaments?
Very nice. Comment was spot on about keep playing the way you were, when you’re up. I constantly have to remind myself of this in matches. Can’t wait for part 2
You played a great match tactically. Good patience and commitment to the pattern. I’m about the same size as your opponent and similar level, 5.0+, and let me tell you a decent slice serve that carves into my body can be really frustrating! I think you could get a lot of easy points or short returns by using his length against him. Just an idea
What’s the best advise on improving backhand, as a short girl I have hard time returning backhand serve, mainly when the ball kicks up, pretty much any balls that kicks up to my backhand is either missed or balls go straight into the net, if I’m lucky enough i somehow end up lobbing it to the baseline.
Wow, nice playing in that first set! Things looked kinda bleak to start, but way to hang tough. As a Seahawks' fan, I loved the Marshawn Lynch reference! 😂
You played well man, I enjoyed your match more than ATP matches it's more relatable and I can learn about the strategy and mental game from your commentary
Fantastic hitting! Love the commentary, especially the reminder on remembering how you are winning points. I know I fall into the trap of getting up and becoming overconfident and over hitting because of it.
Bro, your narration is superb. This video was very enjoyable to watch. He was really kicking your a$$ over the years. I gotta say you are more aggressive now. I enjoy your matches against flat hitting opponents or those that S&V. They are also the matches that you tend to lose. Momentum is in your favor. Find those guys again and challenge them!!
You were really cracking your backhand there. I think the young ladies watching improved both of your games +50. It always helps to have spectators when you're hitting well.
Wow, you've come a long way in this set! You won this with some great returning and mental toughness (great consistency on long rallies) but if you want to really get a leg up on a 5.5 player you need to rework the nice kick you have into a nasty slice. Reed's serve (esp the short slicer on deuce court) gives him easier points than you get off your serve so you have to equalize with great returns (and you had it in this set), but over the long haul stronger (well placed) serves make it easier to win sets.The kick you have is great but at 5+ its easier to kill if the speed is not there (which can happen sometimes). Apart from that maybe work on flatter short forehands, and hitting down on high forehands when inside the court for easier put-aways. Again game looks great!
You played great. Anyway, my advice for next matches against this opponent will be throwing more balls to his backhand, serves in the deuce side above all. Stand closer to the divline will help. And pay attention to his attacks over your backhand, in this case you better go crosscourt on his poach.
Dill's swing is always on time but never early. Reed's is early most of the time which is a huge advantage. Dill's legs are stronger so that is where he will win. Reed's legs gave out halfway through the match which cost him the win. Just watch and count every proper knee bend point vs straight legged swing points lost. Reed has slightly better skills but Dills physical ability produced the win.
I feel like u have a great backhand and speed. Ur volleys are good enough for 5.0. I feel like the forehand needs some pop to it. Try and maybe add some speed to it cause the backhand is a weapon
I agree my backhand is way stronger than my forehand and its been something I have been working on a lot. If you watch my other videos you will see how my forehand has improved a lot.
@@DillPlays for sure. you have consistency and the forehand is starting to have some attack that is noticeable, but just need the attack more, kinda like your friend Jacob. Ur backhand and his forehand is the perfect 5.0 player, but ur beating reed, so ur forehand is great. FYI, i couldn't beat u in ur sleep, but I feel like ur a great player who can peak and be the god of 5.0😂
@@DillPlays Doesn't really matter. I call shots out that i hit if my opponent isn't in position to call it or is undecided. It's just showing good sportmanship.
@@DillPlays dunno mate about that; honesty is the best policy! Or at least playa again if it’s in question! Although now you have posted a video saying it will the dr ever trust you again 😜
I think a lot went into that. 1. Traveling to a new place 2. I definitely went out the night before Lolol 3. Those hard courts are the fastest court I’ve ever played on 4. When ever I have played people “better than me” I’ve always played sooooo well. I do think my level is higher than mark ( lol saying that giving the 0-2 record) but he FOR SURE raised his level and played some fantastic tennis. I hate making excuses so don’t take that as an excuse mark beat me fair and square with better tennis. Hopefully next time 😊
Very nice tennis but on the down the line ground stroke you hit, time stamp 6:30, that David didn't call but you saw out, you should have said it was out. You had the "down the line" view and the best angle and even though it wasn't your call you should have spoken up. Everyone can always win at displaying great sportsmanship and really, which matters most, winning or integrity?
Part of competitive tennis is making good line calls. I respect your opinion. But in a sanctioned tournament. If my opponent can’t make lines calls it’s not up to me to correct them. It’s easier at the professional level where they have judges everywhere.
@@DillPlays At the professional level you let the linesmen or chair or now days shotspot make the calls. So at the professional level you would not say anything. Where it matters is when players are calling their own lines and yes, I've been in sanctioned tournaments where I have spoken up in a very similar situation and it was in a 3rd set tie-breaker and it cost me the match. I would have felt terrible if I won the match but wasn't honest. All that said I agree that you didn't do anything wrong, its just you can "play" at a higher level if you so choose.
No problem man. I liked your backhand. You really surprised me cuz at the start you looked shaky, but then you controlled the rallies well and went on to win. One thing I noticed, is sometimes you go really deep to return. This might cause you problems against guys who add depth to their shots. Otherwise you're fine. Where do you guys play?
At 6:33 you miss a forehand down the line that you say you are pretty sure was out but your opponent doesn’t call it out so you take the point. You then give the erroneous advice that you should say nothing and take the point even though you know your shot was out. According to the USTAs CODE of unwritten rules you should call your own shot out if your opponent fails to do so. I know with today’s average mind set this seems to be an absurd notion. But it originates in the idea that tennis is a gentleman’s game played by fair minded individuals. Golf has similar rules. I just think this should be pointed out because some of your viewers may be young and impressionable and they should be told what is actually expected of them in this situation and not just the modern cutthroat way of doing things on a tennis court.
That’s how it works in your mind and I understand that yours is the more common mind set in today’s world. I just thought that it needed to be pointed out that in the mind of the creators of this game something greater in terms of character and honor was being strived for. Did you know that your opponent can request a opinion on a ball you hit as to if was out or in. Obviously the world was a different place when these Codes of conduct were thought up. We get the world we deserve.
i’m a 5.0- player and my understanding of the etiquette is that if you’re 100% sure your ball was out you call it but if not you let the opponent call it. an example being if you hit a drop shot and your opponent is sprinting to it and doesn’t have a great view. if you clearly see it out and your opponent can’t see it you just say hey that was out. but if you THINK it was out but aren’t 100% sure it’s up to the opponent to call it out. there have been countless times where myself or opponents have called our own shots out if the opponent doesn’t have a good view but also countless times where the opponent has a good view and plays it. there’s a big difference between knowing and thinking if something is out.
Good stuff, I enjoy the voice over and hearing your thoughts as things unfold. Great content!
Much love, is this the first time you found one of my videos?
@@DillPlays Not first but yeah, just recently discovered you
HIGH quality hitting! Was on the edge of my seat in Reed's last service game. Love seeing matches against opponents who already know each other's games. Every point had a story
Yes thats what I wanted SUSPENSE!!!! Such a chess match when you are playing someone you know soo well
Dill I really think you’re onto something with this style of video. I’ve been paying close attention to what successful UA-camrs are doing. I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tennis Brothers channel, I like their content a lot.
I feel like your video intro, a quick 30-40 second video montage telling a brief story/context, then commentated sets or highlights. I’m a fan of Karue Sell from My Tennis HQ, his commentated sets too.
I’ve seen bits and pieces of like 4-5 of your videos over the past year or two, but this one really caught me off guard. Loved every element! For what it’s worth that’s my feedback. And the quality of play is always good, we’re probably similar in level. Love watching 5.0-5.5 matches online.
Thanks man, have a great day!
The commentary during the point play is amazing. Great job with this
I think this is the first nice comment you’ve left me hahahaha
@@DillPlays not true. love your content. i also said that Mark won because of home court advantage. those courts are crazy fast.
Great set! You were hitting strong and consistent this day. Love the voice over analysis personally
I appreciate that! I was very dialed in that day
This is really high quality tennis. Dill - you are creating the best match play content on UA-cam right now. Keep it up please.
That means a lot I really appreciate it
Super solid D. Hittin' like this with a 5.5, says a ton about your quality of game and play.
Love the commentary.
Lookin forward to P2.
🍻
MM
Trying to get to the 5.5 level my self maybe I can do it this year
ik this is an older video but as a high level 4.5 (number 1 in the Intermountain and state of CO for singles and doubles), what are ur advices for future 5.0/open tournaments?
2:30 TO 2:45 The hitting was so good the coach on the next court stopped feeding balls and stared. He had the look of, "I wish I was over there."
1:48 too lmao
Very nice. Comment was spot on about keep playing the way you were, when you’re up. I constantly have to remind myself of this in matches. Can’t wait for part 2
Really appreciate the comment! Part 2 is coming soon
You played a great match tactically. Good patience and commitment to the pattern. I’m about the same size as your opponent and similar level, 5.0+, and let me tell you a decent slice serve that carves into my body can be really frustrating! I think you could get a lot of easy points or short returns by using his length against him. Just an idea
Love the idea I should have used it more often
Hey man, first time watching your videos but great level of tennis. I think the commentary is great insight really enjoyed!
Thanks for the love and support
What’s the best advise on improving backhand, as a short girl I have hard time returning backhand serve, mainly when the ball kicks up, pretty much any balls that kicks up to my backhand is either missed or balls go straight into the net, if I’m lucky enough i somehow end up lobbing it to the baseline.
Ahh these match recaps are awesome! It’s great seeing some high level tennis that it’s the top 100 pros. Waitin for part II!!
Coming very soon!!!
Good playing, Dill. I like your forehand approach to the deuce court, really sets you up for a dominant net shot if necessary
Wow, nice playing in that first set! Things looked kinda bleak to start, but way to hang tough. As a Seahawks' fan, I loved the Marshawn Lynch reference! 😂
aye I am glad you understood that ref!! LOL might be trouble hahaha. Thanks for the support!!! part 2 coming out soon
A few up and downs in both. I'd like to watch more!
Hope you saw part 2 & 3
Love to see someone play and think like me on the court. Definition of tough 💪🏻
Thanks for the support
You played well man, I enjoyed your match more than ATP matches it's more relatable and I can learn about the strategy and mental game from your commentary
Solid play, nice video and analysis.
I appreciate the support
great match and greater commentary!
Fantastic hitting! Love the commentary, especially the reminder on remembering how you are winning points. I know I fall into the trap of getting up and becoming overconfident and over hitting because of it.
Its sooo important and I have to tell myself that all the time, remember how we got to where we are
I love the commentary, suuuuuper helpful!
Hey thanks !! Glad you enjoyed it
New fan here, what racket are you currently using in this video. The description area shows a pure strike?
Rats thanks for bringing that to my attention I am using a diadem elevate tour right now
Bro, your narration is superb. This video was very enjoyable to watch. He was really kicking your a$$ over the years. I gotta say you are more aggressive now. I enjoy your matches against flat hitting opponents or those that S&V. They are also the matches that you tend to lose. Momentum is in your favor. Find those guys again and challenge them!!
I will I really appreciate the kind words
You were really cracking your backhand there. I think the young ladies watching improved both of your games +50. It always helps to have spectators when you're hitting well.
I LOVE playing in front of a crowd I always play better
Great first set. Appreciate the inner monologue and tactics.
Glad it was helpful!
Love the commentary
Much love thank you I have something special planning for part 2
Initially I thought you played against Karatsev😂. Great play for the 1st set!
Much love thank you 🙏
Wow, you've come a long way in this set! You won this with some great returning and mental toughness (great consistency on long rallies) but if you want to really get a leg up on a 5.5 player you need to rework the nice kick you have into a nasty slice. Reed's serve (esp the short slicer on deuce court) gives him easier points than you get off your serve so you have to equalize with great returns (and you had it in this set), but over the long haul stronger (well placed) serves make it easier to win sets.The kick you have is great but at 5+ its easier to kill if the speed is not there (which can happen sometimes). Apart from that maybe work on flatter short forehands, and hitting down on high forehands when inside the court for easier put-aways. Again game looks great!
jesus how long youve been playing tennis and how old were you when you started? This is the level of caliber that i wish I can achieve one day
I’ve been playing since 11
You played great. Anyway, my advice for next matches against this opponent will be throwing more balls to his backhand, serves in the deuce side above all. Stand closer to the divline will help. And pay attention to his attacks over your backhand, in this case you better go crosscourt on his poach.
Thank you for the advice have you watched the other parts ?
GG nice set
Thanks ✌
6:56 you got the ladies admiring on the court to the right ❤️ 👀
They shouldve taken my number down
In Wisconsin, this is 3.5 tennis
I’m VA this is 2.5
😆
I completely agree. Def 3.0. Haha
Man, y'all are full of yourselves 😆
Gotta love the internet
Great first set Dill!!!!
Much love thank you! follow me on Instagram and tiktok!!
awesome watching you hit.
Thanks for watching this was a SUPER fun match
What tennis balls do you guys play with?
This day was pro pens but personally I use the diadem premiere balls
nice video this one!😎
Glad you liked it!
I got a feeling this one goes 3 sets to a match tiebreak finish like 10-8 or 12-10 finish!!! Let’s go Dill!!!!!! 😜
🤷🏾♂️ We will see
Any chance you know reeds racket and strings?
I'll reach out to him maybe he will respond to this comment
Dill's swing is always on time but never early. Reed's is early most of the time which is a huge advantage. Dill's legs are stronger so that is where he will win. Reed's legs gave out halfway through the match which cost him the win. Just watch and count every proper knee bend point vs straight legged swing points lost. Reed has slightly better skills but Dills physical ability produced the win.
Unfortunately ended up losing the match
Good dub on the first set
Much love I don't recognize the name first time finding my channel?
I feel like u have a great backhand and speed. Ur volleys are good enough for 5.0. I feel like the forehand needs some pop to it. Try and maybe add some speed to it cause the backhand is a weapon
I agree my backhand is way stronger than my forehand and its been something I have been working on a lot. If you watch my other videos you will see how my forehand has improved a lot.
@@DillPlays for sure. you have consistency and the forehand is starting to have some attack that is noticeable, but just need the attack more, kinda like your friend Jacob. Ur backhand and his forehand is the perfect 5.0 player, but ur beating reed, so ur forehand is great. FYI, i couldn't beat u in ur sleep, but I feel like ur a great player who can peak and be the god of 5.0😂
Seems no obvious gap between 5.0 and 5.5?
There are a lot of different levels in 5.0 I’d like to think I’m on the higher end of 5.0
When people get up the probably becomes they play not to lose and totally change your game.
Legs feel heavy after watching
It was a beast of a match
Did you watch the rest of the videos?
@@DillPlays Yeah! Love the content! Especially seeing so many good players in the area.
ombellible set
What does that mean?
@@DillPlays ua-cam.com/video/1YL3gc20IF4/v-deo.html
If you know you hit it out you should say it. Honesty is the best policy.
In my opinion it’s not my responsibility to call the ball out
@@DillPlays Doesn't really matter. I call shots out that i hit if my opponent isn't in position to call it or is undecided. It's just showing good sportmanship.
Really high level shit
If you know your shots out, you have to give it to the opponent surely?
Really depends on the situation, in a sanctioned match like this I keep my mouth shut and its their call
@@DillPlays dunno mate about that; honesty is the best policy! Or at least playa again if it’s in question! Although now you have posted a video saying it will the dr ever trust you again 😜
You’re good but I don’t understand why you are 0-2 against Mark. Mark lost to a 4.5 pusher with no weapons on essential tennis!
I think a lot went into that.
1. Traveling to a new place
2. I definitely went out the night before Lolol
3. Those hard courts are the fastest court I’ve ever played on
4. When ever I have played people “better than me” I’ve always played sooooo well. I do think my level is higher than mark ( lol saying that giving the 0-2 record) but he FOR SURE raised his level and played some fantastic tennis.
I hate making excuses so don’t take that as an excuse mark beat me fair and square with better tennis. Hopefully next time 😊
That was a good match.
How did this guy lose to a guy named Mark Sansait! Ha
Hahahaha tennis is hard, any given day you can win or lose
Very nice tennis but on the down the line ground stroke you hit, time stamp 6:30, that David didn't call but you saw out, you should have said it was out. You had the "down the line" view and the best angle and even though it wasn't your call you should have spoken up. Everyone can always win at displaying great sportsmanship and really, which matters most, winning or integrity?
Part of competitive tennis is making good line calls. I respect your opinion. But in a sanctioned tournament. If my opponent can’t make lines calls it’s not up to me to correct them. It’s easier at the professional level where they have judges everywhere.
I appreciate your honesty in your comment
@@DillPlays At the professional level you let the linesmen or chair or now days shotspot make the calls. So at the professional level you would not say anything. Where it matters is when players are calling their own lines and yes, I've been in sanctioned tournaments where I have spoken up in a very similar situation and it was in a 3rd set tie-breaker and it cost me the match. I would have felt terrible if I won the match but wasn't honest. All that said I agree that you didn't do anything wrong, its just you can "play" at a higher level if you so choose.
good match but what's with the non stop commentary, why do we need that?
People seem to really enjoy it
It's a good video if muted. No offense, but your commentary took the sting out of the whole clip.
Good to know I’ve been experimenting with different things so I appreciate your feedback
No problem man. I liked your backhand. You really surprised me cuz at the start you looked shaky, but then you controlled the rallies well and went on to win. One thing I noticed, is sometimes you go really deep to return. This might cause you problems against guys who add depth to their shots. Otherwise you're fine. Where do you guys play?
Sorry to say, but Usta boys 12 will beat any of this guys in 15 min
Oooo bold statement
This 2 have only one shot, no drops , no volleys, no slice, they can be all day back and forth so Boring, and they are 5 level?
🤷🏾♂️ djoker never comes to the net either
At 6:33 you miss a forehand down the line that you say you are pretty sure was out but your opponent doesn’t call it out so you take the point. You then give the erroneous advice that you should say nothing and take the point even though you know your shot was out. According to the USTAs CODE of unwritten rules you should call your own shot out if your opponent fails to do so. I know with today’s average mind set this seems to be an absurd notion. But it originates in the idea that tennis is a gentleman’s game played by fair minded individuals. Golf has similar rules. I just think this should be pointed out because some of your viewers may be young and impressionable and they should be told what is actually expected of them in this situation and not just the modern cutthroat way of doing things on a tennis court.
If your opponent misses a call it’s your point. That’s how it works.
That’s how it works in your mind and I understand that yours is the more common mind set in today’s world. I just thought that it needed to be pointed out that in the mind of the creators of this game something greater in terms of character and honor was being strived for. Did you know that your opponent can request a opinion on a ball you hit as to if was out or in. Obviously the world was a different place when these Codes of conduct were thought up. We get the world we deserve.
i’m a 5.0- player and my understanding of the etiquette is that if you’re 100% sure your ball was out you call it but if not you let the opponent call it. an example being if you hit a drop shot and your opponent is sprinting to it and doesn’t have a great view. if you clearly see it out and your opponent can’t see it you just say hey that was out. but if you THINK it was out but aren’t 100% sure it’s up to the opponent to call it out. there have been countless times where myself or opponents have called our own shots out if the opponent doesn’t have a good view but also countless times where the opponent has a good view and plays it. there’s a big difference between knowing and thinking if something is out.
Love the commentary
Good I’m glad it’s been received well