NTRP 4.5 - USTA Grand Prix Singles Final - Northern California

[@RobertCGee]

Updated Lesson kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYrHnGqQZ7h7pbc

[@donnybrook8951]

I could see why this is the finals. The smartest players always make it to the finals. These guys play smart. Their strokes are still developing but they've already mastered the most important part and that's how to win.. and you don't win by crushing balls as hard as you can which will only raise your errors, you win by playing within yourself, knowing your limits and having control over yourself.

[@ianthomas1201]

Is this all from Karate kid II dude?

[@thebutterflydied]

Their strokes are pretty well developed here, imo . Can be better and that’s when they make it to the next level

[@neelpendyala5359]

Bro I don’t agree...can’t be doing all this moonballing stuff...gotta be like Russell Westbrook on the court

[@kingtrawal]

Donny brook Dude, these are 4.5 players, they’re basically junior varsity players. They can’t hit the ball hard and keep it in

[@YuzukiEba]

Tldr translation : let the opponent make the mistakes before you do. Thats not smart play thats just the easy way out. Id know since i have played over a hundred of 4.5 matches. And if they were crushing the ball they would not be 4.5 players. These guys are hitting at a really good pace for 4.5 players

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

I’m only a 2.5 so I can appreciate all the amateur tennis on utube. Both these guys are very solid players, very consistent. I’d like to have their control.

[@chuckmeaz2265]

2:11 was the best point of the match. 33 shot rally. Average rally of people around this level in a match is around 6-10.

[@simpletennisinstructions6377]

Chuck Meaz I agree, that is strong 4.5 Tennis right there!

[@kingtrawal]

The average rally of professional players is four. So what the fuck are you talking about LOL

[@jay9895]

Yeah, 33 shots is impressive consistency but both players need to take advantage of the short balls and hit more aggressively I think - especially at 4.5.

[@gonzalolibano6505]

Good match. Both players are very solid base liners with huge net and volley aversion...lol. The lefty maybe is too much defensive imo. No doubt this is a very solid 4.5 tennis level. Only real tennis players with an eye used to watch tennis videos have the capability to judge a tennis match in a video. Many newbies only see pros and they think this is a poor tennis level. The balls on video seems so much slower than the reality, just record yourself to realize (I bet you want to erase your own video after you watch it...the first time I recorded myself was embarrassing). These guys probably have been playing tennis for more than 8-10 years and only 10-20% of players playing same amount of years reach this level. M2CENTS

[@TennisTrollChannel]

Good forehands. Steady, patient players waiting to pounce. Excellent.

[@allemyr]

Hi TT

[@TennisTrollChannel]

@@allemyr Hi Karl!

[@apples2chickens]

If I ever end up in NorCal, I'm appealing to 4.5, great playing both of you

[@lilrdjackofa]

At first I thought they sucked. Half way through the video respect to both players.

[@JamesZJi]

this is definitely a real 4.5 level. too many youtube videos overrated themselves and this is not one of them.

[@SwagDawg]

most youtube videos don't rate themselves at all... they use what rank they actually are. If they don't look like they should be at that level, that doesn't matter

[@topspintennis8712]

I agree true 4.5

[@allemyr]

I agree this is true 4.5. Other 4.5s do play very bad

[@ThetennisDr]

Great final. Is hard to play against atough opponent. Cant shine much. Good match and all the comments did you sll play the final of any usta national this year. .see you there talk e ur raquet.

[@beaglesrfun5896]

Good 4.5 tennis, though some fatigue evident in their movement and hitting. Kudos to them!

[@lap.tennis]

Great playing!

[@thebutterflydied]

I know Joe, he’s really consistent and plays a smart baseline game that can wear any player down. My only semi critical comment was that some exchanges were down the middle too much. Good playing none the less. You are probably close to 5.0 level now if u have developed a bigger serve and weapon to put away shorter balls.

[@hussTennis]

4:27 seriously

[@johnwilkinson4683]

Is this in SF?

[@ChaunceyDos]

These guys are very strong 4.5's.

[@17Keither]

Not.

[@Bubbles99718]

Where do you play? Seems more 4.0 to me

[@Alaster488]

Loosen the wrist in the forehand to get more whip and power generation and do a close stance for the backhand for more torque and power

[@TENNISwTIM]

Great match!

[@surfjabroni]

You guys are so solid from the baseline. One thing, there were plenty of short balls to come in and close the net from both of you. Would have shortened the match for sure. Just trying to be constructive.

[@TheThuderstrike]

Great match! Why the excessive over the head forehands? You probably could flatten out lots of forehands to his backhand (I don't know the weather consitions or anything but maybe lots more adjustment steps for the pace of the ball would help? You seem to move backwards all the time which really takes pace off and destroys your balance through the shot) Nice match!

[@RobertCGee]

Thanks. I had a three hour match the day before and I was starying to cramp early on in this match.

[@jerrychristner9187]

Pickle juice helps me through it.

[@tallsaint2053]

Results in a relatively safe, relaxed stroke. Sacrifice power for a slower, consistently dipping ball.

[@jwbnscacpt]

Nice play at 3:00

[@KelvinTheBAMF]

That's some fine camera work. Whoeover recorded this must be a pro!

[@kenharris7194]

These guys look better than 4.5 IMO. More closer to 5.0.

[@Mickey_McD]

Nice match, Robert. Where and with whom are you taking lessons to improve your game?

[@RobertCGee]

I take lessons at Rio Del Oro club.

[@jmtennis8762]

What was the venue? Looks like a nice club.

[@RobertCGee]

Gold River Racquet Club

[@edialfaro]

4.5 yes just hard to tell from the video also they were both playing very patiently

[@heliuchuan]

This is def solid 4.5, but it sure doesn't look 4.5 haha. But your playing in your updated vid looks really solid! 4.5+ 5.0? You can really play in the updated vid, even if perhaps your matchplay level isn't that much higher

[@casinowiz007]

Good match! Pretty even, reflected in score too. Gee had a little more will to win, huh? Because we play so many righties, we tailor are strategies towards them... some points you probably better going to lefties bh, but he being lefty, went to his fh. You catch yourself doing that?

[@RobertCGee]

casinowiz007 My shots on both wings have improved quite a bit since this match. I like rip it cross court so if I am playing a lefty I don't mind unless their forehand is crazy good. It's still hard for them to attack a flat backhand cross court as long as it's deep.

[@John-ct6yk]

good match nice games

[@samuelwalsh5822]

Geese, low end 4.0 where I'm at... not disrespecting these guys. Tennis is for fun at the end of the day. Funny how rating levels can change depending on your location.

[@jackbond5915]

Samuel Walsh his UTR is 8 in California to be a 4.5 he needs to be a 9 although lower 4 is harsh he’s about medium 4 with his UTR and results factored in

[@JakobTennisMB]

"See my updated video after taking lessons." So were you entirely self-taught in this video?

[@RobertCGee]

Yes.

[@JakobTennisMB]

How many lessons did you take and what changed the most for you? I'm a 4.0 entirely self-taught and I could definitely use better technique across the board

[@RobertCGee]

@@JakobTennisMB I take a lesson every week. It's been pretty consistent for the most part so hard to say exactly how many. Still working on improving. Most important things for me have been footwork/fitness and mental strength.

[@9to5golfhughmanning88]

Nice match. good win

[@RobertCGee]

Thanks.

[@donnybrook8951]

Good playing.

[@ivankozlov3237]

Yep I'm definitely a 4.5

[@kevo99able]

Lean forward more on your open stance forehand. I notice you're a little off balanced when hitting. Nice match !

[@RobertCGee]

kevo99able Thanks. Leaning forward was a prpoblem then but now there's big changes in my game since taking lessons.

[@BlueberrySwede]

Close to 5.0 level imho, very consistent snd great use of the entire court. These guys would beat most impatient true 5.0 level players for sure

[@17Keither]

THIS was the 4.5 FINAL???? Wow...In Cali???? Wow.

[@RobertCGee]

Yeah in Norcal. Why wow?

[@Bubbles99718]

@@RobertCGee He doesn't understand that video makes things seem a bit slower than they actually are.

[@jay9895]

@Tennis with Funk But its not just the pace, they are hitting way too short in the court on normally rally balls, and not taking advantage of short balls to dictate points. They are very hesitant to move in and play aggressively, but like others seemed to say they seem hesitant since this is a big match. I do agree its hard to tell they are 4.5's but I think it is partly the nerves of the big match - not wanting to give away easy points.

[@allemyr]

@@jay9895 this is the best 4.5 level ive seen on youtube.

[@thanhthanhnguyen5738]

Yo, this is not San Diego 4.5 level its more like 4.0 level.

[@ViaticalTree]

Bro, it says northern CA right in the title.

[@johncoryell]

Honestly these people are both 5.0s

[@genesisnkaidence8519]

Damn I guess I was a 4.5 back in the day

[@dharmaboy75]

I gotta go down to a 3.0 lol

[@victorkoh9025]

they are so stable. i just lack that stable....

[@honcrf]

What in the duck is with that guys forehand. Whips it up and leans back, equals No power.

[@RobertCGee]

Wasn't going for power. Just trying to get it up high. You can see my other videos that I can hit a big forehand. Last point of this match was a big power forehand.

[@honcrf]

@@RobertCGee it does make for an unorthodox shot that can't be read. I'll give you that.

[@honcrf]

And fyi it's not getting past me that you're trying to hit like Nadal.

[@RobertCGee]

@@honcrf Finish up top was easier to get the ball to stay as high as possible to his backhand. That was the game plan that I wanted to go for that day. Look at my recent video. I step in on forehands as much as I can and don't finish up top. At the end of the day it got me the W. Thanks for checking out my video. Do you play too? If so, where?

[@honcrf]

@@RobertCGee and someone lied to your opponent. 4.5 meh?

[@RondelayAOK]

Based on this, I'm not a 4.5 but a 5.0. So I'm glad to have seen this.

[@adamromero]

congratulations for your ego then...

[@juampinxsunplugged5168]

Good luck to make it to the finals then. The level of the players are affected cause is a tournament. Im 6.0 playing agains a no handed rival in the back of my house.

[@danielhhoskins]

With all respect to the players, anyone saying this is 4.5 skill level probably plays in a location with relatively generous ratings (like NorCal). They would be 4.0 in Colorado

[@zapruderfilm6064]

Match lasted three hours because of some mindless ball bashing. Step in and take the short balls, move to net, and shorten points. Stop weakly slicing the short balls and retreating back to the baseline.

[@luisluu]

+Zapruder Film Easier said than done. These guys hit pretty hard and consistently. They don't give the other much time to react. Rushing to the net can be risky in this situation....

[@RobertCGee]

+Zapruder Film It was pretty tough for me considering I played a 3 hours grind fest the day before too against I'd say the best 4.5 player in Norcal and I barely came out on top. I had no legs and I pulled a muscle in the first set of this final. I have been improving my game and am now taking lessons to go further and I post regular videos showing progress.

[@neelpendyala5359]

Nice man, keep it up

[@honcrf]

@@luisluu ummm, have you ever seen someone hit hard? Cause we weren't watching hard hitters. They're niiice annnnd connsissteent.

[@luisluu]

@@honcrf i play 4.5 and 5.0 tourneys here in SoCal so i know. Thanks for asking. You act like if they can rip 90 mph forehand then they're weak. They are not pro. They played pretty well at their level.

[@sportfanzine6192]

lol 4.5

[@billucf96]

These guys would barely be 4.0 in Florida.

[@brianbarkowski1910]

Boring!!

[@chuckfriebe843]

4.5? Hmmm...maybe the guy in the black socks.

[@beaglesrfun5896]

or the other guy with black shorts and white shirt?

[@agradina]

with all the respect for players this dont look 4.5 to mee.More than 3.5-4

[@RobertCGee]

You must have high expectations then. You're the only one to comment that this is not 4.5. This tournament was for top 8 in all of Northern California. There's a reason we are playing in the finals.

[@agradina]

I understand your argument but neither of u have the capacity of sustain a rally of more than 3-4 balls in this game..How can u be 4,5 ???

[@aomana4357]

I agree with you.   In the beginning it looked about 3.5, but later rallies could be upper 3.5 to mid 4.0.   I watched a 4.5 match.  It was a definite higher level of play. But I guess every area is different

[@Aaswing]

No way this is 3.5-4. I play at 4.0 level and these guys can kick my ass. Did you see the first serve speed from Robert? That's a 5.0 level serve. Anyone who plays tennis at 4.0 level and higher can tell these guys are good.

[@ezet]

are you serious? :D these are on average way longer rallies than in pro games. starting at 2:20 there's almost a minute long rally....