Good stuff, I enjoy the voice over and hearing your thoughts as things unfold. Great content!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Much love, is this the first time you found one of my videos?

@guiltyspark3823

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thats what I wanted SUSPENSE!!!! Such a chess match when you are playing someone you know soo well

The commentary during the point play is amazing. Great job with this

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the first nice comment you’ve left me hahahaha

@kingtrawal

2 жыл бұрын

@@DillPlays not true. love your content. i also said that Mark won because of home court advantage. those courts are crazy fast.

Dill I really think you’re onto something with this style of video. I’ve been paying close attention to what successful KZreadrs 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!

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

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the comment! Part 2 is coming soon

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!!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Coming very soon!!!

Great set! You were hitting strong and consistent this day. Love the voice over analysis personally

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I was very dialed in that day

Good playing, Dill. I like your forehand approach to the deuce court, really sets you up for a dominant net shot if necessary

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

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Trying to get to the 5.5 level my self maybe I can do it this year

This is really high quality tennis. Dill - you are creating the best match play content on KZread right now. Keep it up please.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

That means a lot I really appreciate it

I love the commentary, suuuuuper helpful!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks !! Glad you enjoyed it

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."

@henrik1743

Жыл бұрын

1:48 too lmao

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.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Its sooo important and I have to tell myself that all the time, remember how we got to where we are

Great first set. Appreciate the inner monologue and tactics.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support

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! 😂

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

aye I am glad you understood that ref!! LOL might be trouble hahaha. Thanks for the support!!! part 2 coming out soon

Love to see someone play and think like me on the court. Definition of tough 💪🏻

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support

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!

Love the commentary

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Much love thank you I have something special planning for part 2

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.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE playing in front of a crowd I always play better

A few up and downs in both. I'd like to watch more!

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

Hope you saw part 2 & 3

Great first set Dill!!!!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Much love thank you! follow me on Instagram and tiktok!!

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!!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I will I really appreciate the kind words

nice video this one!😎

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Initially I thought you played against Karatsev😂. Great play for the 1st set!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Much love thank you 🙏

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

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea I should have used it more often

GG nice set

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌

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.

awesome watching you hit.

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this was a SUPER fun match

In Wisconsin, this is 3.5 tennis

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I’m VA this is 2.5

@DiegoMorales-by1ms

2 жыл бұрын

😆

@sushitatsujin

12 күн бұрын

I completely agree. Def 3.0. Haha

Good dub on the first set

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Much love I don't recognize the name first time finding my channel?

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?

New fan here, what racket are you currently using in this video. The description area shows a pure strike?

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Rats thanks for bringing that to my attention I am using a diadem elevate tour right now

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.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice have you watched the other parts ?

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!!!!!! 😜

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

🤷🏾‍♂️ We will see

What tennis balls do you guys play with?

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

This day was pro pens but personally I use the diadem premiere balls

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.

@DillPlays

Күн бұрын

Unfortunately ended up losing the match

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

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing since 11

6:56 you got the ladies admiring on the court to the right ❤️ 👀

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

They shouldve taken my number down

Any chance you know reeds racket and strings?

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

I'll reach out to him maybe he will respond to this comment

When people get up the probably becomes they play not to lose and totally change your game.

Seems no obvious gap between 5.0 and 5.5?

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of different levels in 5.0 I’d like to think I’m on the higher end of 5.0

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

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ronishpadhy910

2 жыл бұрын

@@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😂

Legs feel heavy after watching

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

It was a beast of a match

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the rest of the videos?

@erikwright3615

2 жыл бұрын

@@DillPlays Yeah! Love the content! Especially seeing so many good players in the area.

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?

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honesty in your comment

@michaelevans3942

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

If you know you hit it out you should say it. Honesty is the best policy.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it’s not my responsibility to call the ball out

@DanTuber

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

ombellible set

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

What does that mean?

@serveplusone

2 жыл бұрын

@@DillPlays kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y42AlcmcYpOvdpc.html

Really high level shit

If you know your shots out, you have to give it to the opponent surely?

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

Really depends on the situation, in a sanctioned match like this I keep my mouth shut and its their call

@aktolman

Жыл бұрын

@@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 😜

How did this guy lose to a guy named Mark Sansait! Ha

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha tennis is hard, any given day you can win or lose

good match but what's with the non stop commentary, why do we need that?

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

People seem to really enjoy it

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!

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@chuckersthenut2097

2 жыл бұрын

That was a good match.

It's a good video if muted. No offense, but your commentary took the sting out of the whole clip.

@DillPlays

10 ай бұрын

Good to know I’ve been experimenting with different things so I appreciate your feedback

@Feanor1992

10 ай бұрын

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

@DillPlays

Жыл бұрын

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?

@DillPlays

11 ай бұрын

🤷🏾‍♂️ 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.

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

If your opponent misses a call it’s your point. That’s how it works.

@Dasato123

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@atlantahawks98

2 жыл бұрын

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

@DillPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Good I’m glad it’s been received well