Become a 4.5 Tennis Player! - First Strike (Part 1)
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Are you stuck at a low level in tennis and feel like you can't improve? In a recent match against two strong 4.5 players. we've picked out some important scenarios on how and why these players are so strong. These are some of the biggest reasons why you're not a 4.5 NTRP.
0:00 You’re NOT 4.5
0:28 First Strike
3:36 Serve Plus 1
6:18 Add Pressure
9:04 Keep Pushing
10:24 Return of Serve
13:08 Take Away Time
14:50 Stay Aggresive
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Here are the other lessons I talked about in today’s video:
Tennis Rating Explained (consistency vs offense): czcams.com/video/x0ug-ttLjng/video.html
Serve +1 Without Big Power: czcams.com/video/7gRhobjfyOU/video.html
Serve Power Lesson: czcams.com/video/ebJj6Pbl1sM/video.html
More Forehand Power: czcams.com/video/W277kUwRATg/video.html
I hope today’s lesson and all the other resources are SUPER helpful! I want nothing more than to help you reach your tennis goals. Thanks for watching.
Serve +1 Without Big Power: czcams.com/video/7gRhobjfyOU/video.html.....Is this the right video that you were mentioning?
Ian at 4:10 => Mark, were you planning this from the beginning?
Yes I was. @scott broady was ripping forehand returns on me (see the highlights and part 1), so for the majority of the second set I was aiming to serve at the body or his backhand.
I got this idea into his head. So on this point I changed gears and hit that fire serve as a slider out wide to his forehand because thats not what he was expecting.
The ball lands short, Scott is expecting me to approach to his backhand. I hit it back to his forehand wing for a winner.
That’s very smart...planting thoughts into your opponent’s head and adjusting game plan when it suits you. Almost diabolical. Well done!
@@CoachAdrian nice. The only thing I'm planting are seeds of doubts in my tennis strokes.
@@kuruptgt are you Alexander Zverev?!
shoulda just used Jedi Mind Tricks during prematch pizza
@@Eliath1984 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A strong mindset can be the difference. As a small (5'7") player I had convinced myself that I was playing without "weapons", the ability to win "free points" with the serve or say, a big forehand. But one of my junior coaches simply told me that my weapons were my feet, brain, and ball control. Once I bought in, I began to beat players I previously thought had me "outgunned".
That's very true. Speed, brains, and moving the ball around can definitely be weapons.
Excellent point, Carseye!
This is what I needed. My whole tennis life I’ve been a defensive player now it’s time to change it. Thanks Ian
Wow, congrats!
Just played tennis today after watching these videos I went from down to up...
Goat: Greatest of all time
Hope you reach your goal!!
Ian, I absolutely LOVE the way you break the points down! It's so helpful to see what real people (and not figures on a diagram) do during an actual match, and have the nuances explained like you do. Thanks again.
I think the linear representation of consistency vs offence doesn't do justice to consistency. At the lower levels consistency will trump offense bigtime, because tennis is essentially a defensive game, where bringing the ball back into the opponent's half is what really matters. Only from the 4.5 - 5.0 level and definitely at the pro level, having no offensive weapons will really make you lose the game. So I think the correct representation is more like a logarithmic curve, where improving consistency will propel you up the ranks, while developing weapons has only marginal effect on results; but then gradually improving consistency gets marginal effects and weaponry starts making the big difference. Just a thought.
I have seen plenty of sub 4.5 players who are carried by one big weapon or by hyper aggressive play. While I do think you have a point that consistency is slightly more valuable than offense at lower levels I think it is still pretty close to this chart.
I think you’re exactly right. If you just moon ball and grind and just hit everything back you can win tons of matches but as soon as you get to higher levels it stops because the ball is just put away on you. I think Ian was kind of saying this though. When he said if you just push everything you will lose to a 4.5 because they have offense to end the point on you
@@colinbyer3018 I think Ian knows tons more about tennis than I do, but as a mathematician I'm sensitive to graphs :)
@@knotwilg3596 You make a really, really good point!! Very well stated, I think you're spot on.
Fair point. It also depends on the definition of “grinder” or “consistency”
If you are consistent but just putting the ball back in play, you will get crushed As you go up in levels, especially after 4.5. MEP is a great example of someone who has had great success up to and including 4.5
But I played a 12 UTR recently who was maybe 5’9” and plays for one of the best D2 schools in the country. Nothing flashy about his game but he is quick and super consistent but the ball is driven well with good spin. It’s not overwhelming spin, or overwhelming pace, but it is relentlessly consistent.
12 UTR is pretty solid.
Most 4.5 players are 6-8 UTR
So 12 is pretty legit
Federer etc are about 16 UTR just to give the generals audience perspective
Great video Ian. Lots of good points are made. Sorry for picking on your math skills :)
Thank you
First Strike = tactical application of the fundamental abilities to place the ball where you want it, with the pace and spin you want on it. Oh, and the ability to follow the ball to where you need to be on the court to close out the point. Another great video, Ian!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Bill!
Good stuff Ian. I'm a 3.0 and I plan to be a 5.0 one day! Taking it one day at a time! Documenting the progress on the tube.
You can do it!
Also, great job with your videos. Keep up the good work!
I remember seeing something similar to this video way back, when I was playing at a lower level, and saying to myself "How would I ever be able to plan out an entire points like that ahead of time?". Now I at least play close to this level and often find myself stringing together "first-strikes" with favourable follow ups and I want to say: That this is something you learn subconscious if you start competing a lot. This kind of "match"-tactics is learned by doing while getting conditioned a lot to it. (as well as doing some drills ofc.). But i never consciously "plan out" entire points.
For me it's basically more like learning to dance and getting "into" a rhythm than conscious decision making. Because you do not have time to think these things though wile playing. I needs to be ingrained.
I’m about a 4.5 and really enjoyed this video. Your using visual aid is excellent, really makes a difference.
Thank you, Ian~this is excellent!
You videos help me so much ty
That was a seriously fun match to watch! I love what you're doing with the between point "confessionals." I started back up with tennis after over 10 years off due to anger problems that I've since eliminated (Ian thanks for sharing your struggles also btw! Would love to see more on the channel about mindset and emotion control as well as your own journey). When I started back up just before Covid hit, I was playing at a 3.5. I'm now playing at a strong 4.0+ and a HUGE part of that is this channel. A big thanks to your entire team! Best channel on CZcams for sure!
Appreciate your support so much!
Essential Tennis Academy is an amazing compliment to my weekly clinics. I feel like Ian is with me on the court!
Great video!!
Working on forehand and backhand topspin. Learning how to watch the ball for all strokes. Learning how to pronate during service. Enjoyed this, even if it's far above my pay grade. Thanks.
One day...
Appreciate this!!! I've got some consistency and some offense but I'm still trying to improve my confidence to attack a little more.
Thank you Ian and the team at Essential Tennis for all your facilitation to the details which are unMATCHed to any other YT channel! My game has improved immensely mostly thanks to the team @ Essential 🎾! (At least 12% me,lol)
Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad these videos have been helpful!
I think one of the most important elements for improvement is shot selection. If you dissect unforced errors, you'll find a lot of the time it was due to trying to hit a more aggressive shot than you were set up to hit. Dissect further, and their are degrees of readiness. The next time you try to redirect a ball and miss, check how set up you were for the shot you attempted. It may have been an "unforced error" if you tried to hit a defensive or neutral ball and missed, but not if you tried something difficult. Then, it was a mental error.
You explain and teach very well Ian. Thank you. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Ian, I am hoping you’ll do more tournaments where they talk through their strategies. It was awesome to hear their comments threw the match. If you could have them come back and replay talk about their stroke and set ups. Good content!!!
Great video
Whata good description of tennis players!!
Thanks ian!!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
Nice work Ian! I'm a tennis coach myself , and this is great stuff!
Great video, thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks ian for helping my game you are a Amazing couch
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Great breakdown
New subscriber. Best tennis channel on internet.
Thank you so much for your support!
I think I’ve peaked at 4.5 because it’s hard out there for a fat counterpuncher.
Amen
I feel ya!
these guys are great
My old coach was focused on winners from the baseline which are tough to hit. My new coach told me to build up the point and finish at the net, which really helped me when my net game improved
YES! So happy to hear that!
How to become a 4.5? Start as a 5.0 or higher and get old.
(This is clearly Scott's situation)
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A thumbs up video and 2 for your comment, having discovered tennis at 73 it feels as if 4.5 is 68.5 years away.
Great content as always. You are inspiring to me. I also have a youtube tennis channel for Romania and I use your tips in my videos. Thanks for posting!
Wow, that's A LOT! Thank you :)
You're welcome!
Aside from the few who have significant offensive and defensive skills both, the general rule is the offensive skills determine how good you are, but defensive skills determine whether you will win.
Yeah exactly. But the point is to win. That’s why I’ve never understood the rating system. It doesn’t taking winning into account. I dominate players that are probably ranked higher than me because I’m way more consistent and in shape than them. Have a way better mentality. And know how to pick out their weaknesses. As long as I’m not giving them too handy easy balls to their forehand I’m ok. Just cause you can hit three top spin forehands in a row but then miss on the 4th or 5th shouldn’t mean you’re ranked higher than a way smarter and consistent player who doesn’t hit as hard.
Ian, your teaching is so good on this topic. Can you do some videos on "self talk", or what you should be thinking and reminding yourself of between points, or even during points to improve, play better, and win more matches?
Appreciate the kind words and suggestion, James!
This series looks promising!
More coming soon!
Could u pls do a video on how to get better footwork and ways to train for that? Thanks
Clicked like cuz I like Goats. They are hardy, super resilient and make funny sounds. ...great content as usual Ian. Hope your ankle is healing up well.
😆THank you!
Great video ! I think this is something common in all racket sports. I've seen so much players with amazing power and spin, but their shot selection, strategy and general approach to point isn't as great as their technique. Therefore, they loose matches agaisnt player who hit weaker shots and have less physical habilities. Heck, even if you hit a 90MpH forehand, if you don't have to move you feet to hit the ball, at 4.5 you'll be able to bring the ball back in play (and most probably a long and quick shot too because of the rebound force). But at 60 MpH shot well placed might be a winner or create an unforced error because the placement was better
This is a very good presentation on how to improve your game and play at a higher level. From my experience of tournament play and teaching/ coaching I have several observations. Practice the way you want to play. Don’t be afraid to try different strategies. Take a whole practice match and approach the net for example. If you can afford it work with a certified teaching professional so you learn correct technique. Hit with people that are stronger than you if possible. Learn to find what your opponent doesn’t like and use it against them especially on break points. Play tennis like a champion pool player and always set up your next shot. Use the return of serve especially second serve as a weapon on add out. Practice returns and three ball drills where you approach and finish points. Don’t be afraid to lose some matches if you’re trying new strategy. Learn from losing to good players and adapt what you see them do that beats you!
Great stuff, Thomas!
I struggle a lot to have confidence in my forehand and it cause me to make mistakes that i could’ve totally took advantage of. I have a great solid forehand but it just goes out because before I hit it sometimes I doubt myself
First strike and ability to pressure opponent are definitely must-have skills needed at 4.5 level. I think the main difference between 3.0/3.5 rated players vs the higher rated is their ability to punish short balls. You will see in 3.0/3.5 level, short balls are simply put back. Many times players will even back up to the base line when they are already at net. At 4.0 level, short balls will start to get punished more. If anyone wants to get to the 4.0+ range, short balls need to be put away.
Totally agree, Coach!
I also totally agree from my experience being a strong 3.5 player with a good defensive play that is enough for me to beat 90% of 3.5 players but when you move to 4.0 level, you can possibly with this style to continue winning some games on weak 4.0 level but already on middle and especially strong 4.0 level people start to press you and punish for weak shots. And it becomes very difficult to play not having your own weapon and especially not able to punish for short balls. You can be an excellent defender but when you get a short ball in rally you need to be able to do something with it.
I love you Ian🥺
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Before covid I won a 3.5 round robin league, they bumped me up to a 4.0-4.5 league. Played a 4.5 first match and I see a lot of what this video shows. I was able to hit with similar angles and pace but not as consistently.
Now you know what to work on, Lance!
I’d love to see if there’s a counterpuncher alternative if the next video of the series
It more about choices you make, shot selection, intention at higher level.
Super key!
The "Goat Zone" is the point at which you become so good at tennis, that goats will lactate just by watching you play tennis.
This applies to doubles as well. It's one of the reasons why getting your first serve in play frequently (and having at decent 2nd serve) is so important. Most good (4.5+) doubles players can take advantage of a weaker 2nd serve. If you miss a lot of 1st serves you will struggle to hold serve in doubles.
Very true!
To be a 4.5, - 1) Start tennis at an early age for many years (easy to pick up intuitive skills) and get back into tennis. 2) Unemployed or have too much time on hand and play tennis everyday with the mind-set to analyze and improve your game.
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13:40-that’s so me. “Do you need to hit a 100mph serve-no.” I’m just happy if I make it in. I really liked that video.
Be sure to watch the other lessons!
Don't be satisfied with just making your serve in! The serve is often one of the most under-practiced shots, and it shouldn't be! Consider that the serve is the only shot you have 100% control over in a point! As stated, you don't need a huge serve to be successful at the 4.5+ level. While I am a former D1 player, and used to have a serve that topped around 120 mph (which was pretty fire for a guy who is 5'8"), I actually made my money on my kick serve, because it was Ol' Reliable, and I could literally put it anywhere in the box.
Practice your serve and practice hitting it everywhere. Make this part of your routine if/when you do practice, and as you get better at hitting your spots, I promise you, your service games will become SO much easier. Then the beauty of this is, as you hold serve easier, it inherently puts more pressure on your opponent to hold theirs.
@@Seronns True. My coach is teaching me how to serve properly. I do practice the form at home, but never with a ball unless I want to get in huge trouble.
I like it
Hey Ian, do you think you will get some content done on Clay? Surface makes a world of difference in the approach to the game, where I think Clay in particular doesn't allow First Strike tennis as much as Hard Court does.
Keep up the good work!
Clay definitely makes a big difference. Hardly any clay courts here in Wisconsin, but maybe some day.
ㅁWow! We've been on a tennis lesson trip since last week looking for professional coaches, and we really want to go to your court.
So, what number for a person who is #1 for say UK vs. #1 USC? Then a club pro?
Is it possible to manipulate the ranking systems?Is it possible to raise your number without improving your offense and/or consistency? Thank you
I started tennis last year, and now am a solid 3.5 - 4.0 player, and after rapidly improving (1:35) I plateaued, I hope this video series will help me out of it. I have recently lost alot of consistency and shank too often, so i am trying to simplify my strokes in effort to increase my consistency.
I promise this series will help. Utilize what you learn and you'll advance!
To get beyond 3.5/4.0, I think you need to improve your serve. Doesn't mean it has to be 100+ mph. Just means more consistent first serve and second serve that are not easily attackable. First strike tennis is much easier if you can be confident that you can hold serve.
How to keep the pace like them and in the court? I tend to overshoot
Nice info. Just to nitpick, disagree w/ your UTR to NTRP scale. Typically, 3.5 NTRP = 3.5-4.9 UTR. 4.0 NTRP=5-6.9 UTR. NTRP 4.5 = UTR 7-9.
what type of smart board and software are you using? how do you get the score on the game footage? thnx
Here's the board: www.vibe.us. Score is put in using video editing software.
I'm not a 4.5 because I've only been playing for 18 months and COVID killed my career :p
Great video, but you lost me with you opening question "do you aspire to be a 4.5 player?" Do you have a similar video with the opening question "do you aspire to be a 3.5 player?" I've been stuck at 3.0 for the last two years, and this would be a much more realistic goal. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
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Great analysis. Part of me says, "Is there any other way to play?" Are you planning to showcase similar patterns for the counterpuncher? Or is that style basically a less-aggressive form of "first strike"?
I think a counterpuncher in tennis is simply a player who prefers their opponent to be on offense first or use an opponent's offense against them. For instance, a counterpuncher will make their opponent commit the "first" aggressive move. Then the counterpuncher will neutralize the point and become aggressive once opponent is off-balance or loses energy.
I think you're both spot on....yes, a counter puncher feeds off the aggressive shots of their opponent.
If you want to watch film of an excellent counterpuncher, I would recommend watching Lleyton Hewitt. He was probably one of the best counterpunchers I can remember. Never had a huge weapon (other than speed) but hugely high tennis IQ. Or Martina Hingis for women. Ridiculously brilliant counterpunching player.
@@Seronns Great pick. Lleyton Hewitt is the quintessential counterpuncher.
@@Seronns If Hingis had power (or at least a monster serve), she would be in the running for GOAT among women. Mad skills, genius tennis IQ.
Pressure/Attacking can take a few forms:
Pace
Spin
Placement
Very true!
and time (taking it away)
@@slimsim22 yes, disrupting the rhythm. Good point.
i can't bury the "plus one" for whatever reason........the weakly returned ball. any thoughts?
I didn't know "troll" was a tennis style :-D
If you don't have a true weapon (a big forehand, for instance), play to pressure your opponent. Consistently, hit balls deep to your opponent's backhand and look to come in on short balls. Hit serves to their backhand (get first serves in, take something off, if you need to). If your opponent has a decent serve, hit serve returns deep down the middle, then again, hit the 3rd ball back to the backhand. If your opponent's serve, or second serve is weak, play closer to the service line, take the serve at the top of the bounce, and hit to the open court (or down the middle in doubles) to pressure your opponent immediately. Look to come in. When you hit a ball that has your opponent stretching or stressing to get it, move in and look for a ball you can put away. If you play doubles, play every ball, after the serve return, down the middle. This is way more effective than you realize. Try it.
Great stuff, James!
Thanks so much! Yes, middle solves the riddle.
If Scott wasn’t surprised at all by that short return, then why did he hit an extremely tentative approach backhand without his feet set? 🥴
Was Scott ever a pro or he started playing tennis later in life? because being over 50 years old (I've seen a comment saying he's 53) and still in 4.5 level is impressive
Never went pro, but he's been a long time coach, plays a lot and is a very strong player!
Lol I was definitely troll zone at one point maybe I still am bahahaa
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Am I correct in thinking that Scott's spilt steps looked a tad late in most of these clips? Just wondering for my own training. I think I've heard that your feet should be touching the ground at the moment your opponent makes contact. Is that correct?
It's a great question....one I plan on answering in a video video. In short, the answer is "no". The feet should touch just after you identify where the ball is going....which is a little bit AFTER contact.
@@EssentialTennis that makes sense. Then the precise timing ends up depending on how quickly you’re able to read the ball? Is that why pros seem to touch at the moment their opponent contacts the ball? Because they can read it so quickly that they can react almost immediately?
How do you know if you're 3 or 4 or 5
Like how do I know
Improvement in level is really not linear. Steps between levels are not equal , right?
Yes, you're definitely correct. Every step closer to 4.5 becomes more and more difficult.
The graph is cool but i think it only applies up to about 4.0. Beyond 4.5 it is not about only consistency and offense anymore, they play completely different game
I agree. 5.0 means that you have mastery of these 5 elements: (1) control of the ball with height over the net, (2) control of depth, (3) directional control, (4) being able to manipulate the ball with spin and (5) ability to generate pace - on command. Once these are mastered then it is about the tactics and emotional control.
What 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 player means?
First strike tennis aka Cobra Kai tennis
I am going to sweep Mark’s leg next time
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The thing I’ve never understood about the rating system is it doesn’t take how often you win into account. So much of tennis is stamina, mobility, mentality, ability to identify and exploit weaknesses, improvisation etc. Intangibles that aren’t mentioned in the rating system. until you’re at about a division 1 college level the player who’s better at those things will win. Not the player who hits harder. Even at the pro level most points aren’t won by winners right?
So true. I would rate stamina & mobility as the most important thing.
I’m 1.90 because I started last week😂 but I’m want to be 4.5
You're assuming that at 12:45 thats a shot that most of your audience has. It isn't. The lateral down the line is tough, and he hit it. Its not a tactic, its a great shot. Acknowledge it, please.
This whole idea seems to go counter to all the “high percentage shots” videos of late. If 70% of pts end in errors, isn’t the goal improve consistency first and then gradually increase offense only at a pace that doesn’t sacrifice consistency? What % of pts in this match ended with errors?
Executing two 80% shots is harder than executing one 65% shot. The body-serve isn't low-percentage, but EXPECTING a weak response is crucial to being able to hit a high-percentage followup that doesn't come back.
The next video is going to address this directly, Figbert! The core of Scott and Mark's game is aggressively hit shots on high percentage patterns. When they have an opening (what we focused on in today's video) they'll change direction and attack.
@@EssentialTennis you'll even see that in Professional tennis. Rally's are a chess game of which one can get the other player out of position/Offbalance/Or first to mishit(not always an error but just not as crisp as they would have liked it.. IE.. ball alittle short.. bounces right into the sweet spot.. not as much pace as needed) and then they use the opening to attack and try to capitalize... whether that be rushing the net.. going for a bigger shot.. wider angle. IE going down the line instead of crosscourt/dropshot.. what separates Pros from 5.0+ is being able to identify those instances quicker and maintaining composure to not get OVER excited by it..
Is there going to be a December sub challenge?
We'll see....people definitely weren't into doing it again in October.
First strike is such a bad name as it sounds like you are meant to hit a low % aggressive first shots which is probably the wrong play. Surely the much better term is "build the point" as that suggests you are trying to setup a situation where you win it using as many shots as it takes each one building on the last to set you up hopefully to hit the winner. It all revolves around % and stats which American's normally love - how can I tailor each point/game/match to give me the best % chance of winning it. In Mark vs Scott imo Mark used his big advantage (speed/fitness) to force Scott to not play long rally's and hence shorten the points by going for more winners which is lower % tennis and in the end led to more errors so he lost.
To be honest, mark is a solid 5.
Depends on the area...
True, haven't seen him playing on other surfaces.
@@kikibeldandy No like what state/country
Please make a fitness video
Here you go! czcams.com/video/hNochU1XpoA/video.html
@@EssentialTennis I know I do it every single day that's why I want some more
At point #2 the approach shot is not ideal. It was not difficult for Mark to hit a good passing shot. It was not so deep and also near the middle of the court. At point #3 Scott's approach shot is obviously harder for Mark to deal with; it hit closer to the corner of the court, making Mark actually chase the ball under real pressure.
To be a 4 to a 45 means you should beat 4 62 62. Am I wrong?
Totally depends....is it a strong 4.0 and a weak 4.5? Could be closer....or 0 and 0. The levels are very big.
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Hm...
Those are probably bots that Ian has blocked. They can still comment, the counter also counts it as a comment, but since he's blocked the commenter the comment wont show up.
The merchant button for a t-shirt takes me to a foreign address...is it just me?
Hm, I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the heads up.
Mark is awesome. I think it’d be really great to have him be a regular part of essential tennis ~ if this is something you’re both up for.
He'll definitely be back!
I liked because I love goat curry especially rogan josh goat curry.
what is a 4.5 player?probably i don't know cuz I'm european
I love goats.
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What if we get to 250k subs today. It’s not impossible
Free course for everybody!
How about: Why you’re not a Federer video? 😂
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@@EssentialTennis Could you do “become a 2.5 tennis player” so I can work on my sandbagging. 🤣
I wish you wouldn't show Trolls getting above 4.0. They just don't in my experience.
anyone else think he looks like jason mraz or his cousin??
I'm at troll zone