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Пікірлер: 587

@dammitol25mg19 3 жыл бұрын

Impossible not to like this humble, articulate guy.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Ben's a great guy!

@bobpeterson7176 3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! At 69 year old I learned a lot from him. Thanks!

@stevlehr 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Fun to watch play.

@jesflesch1222 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’m prior military as well and that “mission mindset” does drive my dedication in everything I do.

@tomharrison6607 2 жыл бұрын

i agree he seems super cool all the guys involved seem really nice

@Agency323 3 жыл бұрын

I like how MEP has the low key "gangster" approach. "Sure Ian, I can come play you, er, how about I play all your friends while I'm there?!"

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

😂💪

@mitchellsewell275 3 жыл бұрын

@@EssentialTennis Charles had me laughing too!

@tiagocomputacao 3 жыл бұрын

Before the pandemic, the videos were all about tennis instructions, transfer of knowledge from you to us. Now it's much better because it is also about people. I like to know about MEP, Ian and his friends... It is good to watch Ian classes and analisys, but It's also good to see him playing, training, suffering or talking to MEP, like this.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you're enjoying the content Tiago!

@JamesDavisakaRemguy 3 жыл бұрын

¡Qué astuto punto! También estaba muy bien dicho. Gran comentario, amable señor, y excelentes observaciones. ¡Gracias desde Canadá!

@bearsgonefishing9897 3 жыл бұрын

He's a likeable dude that enjoys tennis. He has really brought a breath of fresh air to watching matches. And his game is very difficult to face. Not "pretty" but effective. And winning ugly is still winning.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Winning is winning! Thanks for watching!

@parksfromabove 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was someone called Wan Iestermann who said “there’s no points for style”.

@livelove6797 3 жыл бұрын

honestly his game is super pretty in its way

@ale03000 Жыл бұрын

Not ugly at all to me, very smart way of playing, make opponents run like hell while being so fit himself. Something to learn for all players all levels . . Dustin Brown plays like this too 😅

@MyMostBeautifuCinema Жыл бұрын

@@EssentialTennis And winning isn’t everything but it’s winning.

@jgsmo 3 жыл бұрын

This interview really made more simpathetic towards MEP. It made him more human, more real and also made me realize how intelligent and how strong his mind is.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and changed your perspective!

@matthewchung1683 Жыл бұрын

Yes, he is not a sadistic person trying to make me suffer through his drop shots. haha

@TennisTrollChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Great questions and answers- really like MEP’s answer at end.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

We did too, thanks TennisTroll!

@adamromero 3 жыл бұрын

I slow clapped to that. 👏

@aca99da 3 жыл бұрын

What a great perspective Ben has to how pointless anger is - both on the tennis court and in life :)

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MarkSansait 3 жыл бұрын

12:20 Opponent: Are you just gonna to keep drop shotting all day? Ben: Well, until it stops working.... yeah Opponent: Well I'm outta here then Hey Ben, you dropped this....👑 A king always deserves his crown - you absolute mad lad.

@georgebasham2279 3 жыл бұрын

And maybe he dropped the mic on that one too. 😂

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

That he is! Thanks for watching Mark!

@jacksperanza434 3 жыл бұрын

Ian, as a long time follower, I simply want to reiterate what several people have already mentioned - you’re absolutely killing this pivot in the Essential Tennis model. It will be interesting to see the ultimate balance that gets struck in the “edutainment” formula. Thanks for taking us all on this journey!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you're enjoying the journey Jack! I'm enjoying with all of you! 🙂

@skawel1 3 жыл бұрын

@@EssentialTennis next thing - more women's games! :)

@cdahl 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he went from 80% positive and 20% negative to 100% positive after this video! 👍🏽❤️

@skawel1 3 жыл бұрын

Well..maybe 95%! There will be always some idiots claiming his game or women's 4.5 matches are boring and shouldn't have place on the channel. Inviting Ben goes in counter to the hateful social media. Again congrats to ET for promoting the game that way! :)

@JonKeesecker 3 жыл бұрын

MEP is awesome. Great attitude. Good sense of humor. Thoughtful reflection. The best of amateur tennis. Nice interview.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

He's a fantastic gentleman all around!

@dandalee 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. My respect for Ben just went through the roof.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!

@concuben 3 жыл бұрын

Last line of the interview is gold.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@-Munditimum- 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing this true gentleman putting on display his articulate nature, class, talent and sense of discipline amongst others. Ian's questions were meaningful and very respectful...only if the ATP post-match interviewers were half as content-rich with their inquiries.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, thanks for watching!

@rogerpadel4876 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend! Humble, funny and most of all, motivated by challenges...

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

💪

@jamesfrederick1221 3 жыл бұрын

"More than one way to succeed." I love that.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Of course!

@knotwilg3596 3 жыл бұрын

17:37 ... not just myself but also for you and the channel. That's pure authentic generosity there.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@gnohn9366 3 жыл бұрын

I thought MEP was in his mid 30’s. Looks young for 43. Good interview.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching G!

@mitchellsewell275 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Has me in tears. Thank you Ben for being a Marine, husband, and dad and an example we can all admire!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@brajkanen1001 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful dry wit. Love the fact that he is so comfortable with his own style of play and that he doesn't give a sh*t about what others think. That right there is a real role model.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@hrabmv 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha yeah right!! most of people like to play tennis to develop technique , grow in their talents and not just number to 6 at any cost lol...let him do this where it counts, in a pro sport:) he would not even come close.....junky ball style is not cultivated because if you cant handle pace you cant win the matches in a row!!! and many pros have hard time with pro junkie ball player Medvedev....it yields 1 in 100 ....so thats not effective strategy ...it gets eliminated in the process!! but it is the most used strategy among recreational players.....millions of Bens out there among all age groups and 80% of all club players lol and yes ofcourse that people dont want to waste time.on that :) but improve....and you cant improve playing Ben that much hahaha, you can though if not aware of the process get demotivated for improvement!! this is what he stands for and celebrates...because he does not get to play proper players...nobody wants to waste time and Ben thrives against that 80% majority in all clubs!!

@hrabmv 3 жыл бұрын

in a nutshell Ben thrives on 80% majority in clubs who did not finish basic education of tennis that lasts 5 years! thats how he builds his rating to 4.5

@Wannabe-Pro 3 жыл бұрын

I love the table, it’s like a masterpiece theatre interview...on a tennis court

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Biren!

@Wannabe-Pro 3 жыл бұрын

Dude is a veteran💪, thanks for your service🙏, that explains why he can just brush off the negativity.

@vintageoutboard1 3 жыл бұрын

David Frost interview!

@dammitol25mg19 3 жыл бұрын

Yes: the roccoco table, modern chairs, plastic bottles and loud trucks make for unique design.

@mattbray_studio 3 жыл бұрын

@@dammitol25mg19 haha the trucks made it surreal

@repoman7804 3 жыл бұрын

Man. As much as I already respect your channel, you knocked it out of the park this time. I never would have guessed that you'd be as good at constructing a story as constructing a point. Introducing us to MEP the philosopher was a genius first chapter. Ignore all the short attention span "milking" critics... You're doing a fantastic job of building anticipation and suspense. Bravo 👏

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@TomRoyce 3 жыл бұрын

When you realize that MEP was a Marine, it all starts to make sense. Complete the mission in any way possible. "OohRah!"

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@coloradohutterchannel3933 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific interview with Ben. I appreciate him even more now having watched this interview last night. I watch quite a few of Ben's matches via TennisTroll and am impressed that he is able to win, frequently, at NTRP 4.5 playing his game and style without compromise. On top of that...he is well-spoken, a husband, a father, and a fellow veteran. Nice work all the way around Ian.

@fernandoribeiro8896 3 жыл бұрын

this is awesome!! Amazing work, Ian! And even more amazing the candidness and perspective Ben brings to the table.

@gtjman1 3 жыл бұрын

As a former opponent (and loser) of Ben’s, I’m so happy to have learned a bit more background on him that you can’t necessarily get into during a match. He absolutely gassed me in our match in Atlanta in July 2019.

@Johnnyionica 3 жыл бұрын

Ben, loved your thoughts at the end. I have no doubt that you are a grate father and husband. Thank you for everything you have done for our country and for the two youtube channels. Looking forward to the matches not just to see who wins, but to get to know you and other players more.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support johnny!

@PFBruno3 3 жыл бұрын

Used to "hate" him (quotes because I struggle against his playing style all the time). Totally dig this interview.... plus learned this: "Anger and being angry takes energy, not just on the court but in life". Brilliant!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you've had a change in perspective!

@chrisoreilly9350 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely guy and a great chat. Really looking forward to these matches! It's brilliant how showcasing the personalities of the people on and off-court can get us all excited about sport at any level, not just the elite.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, much more to come!

@dougj102463 2 жыл бұрын

MEP… Thanks for your service. Fun to watch you make these guys work hard.

@masacatuti 3 жыл бұрын

Man, such an inspiration. Looking forward to these matches! Also, great interviewing skills Ian!

@solaire9512 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy, down to earth and straightforward, with a great attitude to tennis and life in general. Looking forward to watching the matches. Thanks for bringing this to us, there will be no losers here.

@Sportrush947 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video, amazing content thank you Ben and Ian for all.

@mitchellvanwijngaarden75 3 жыл бұрын

This was such a great interview. Looking forward to all of these matches.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mitchell!

@eincan1313 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across this video and watched MEP play a few times. As someone who was nationally ranked as a junior and got offers from D1 schools, I applaud Ben. For someone to learn tennis and be true to his own style despite the purists and enjoy himself is fantastic. I quit playing competitively before college because of burnout and pressure and to be honest I am jealous of Ben as he just seems to enjoy himself. Bravo.

@itsathomasthing 3 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent interview, Ian. You really get such a clearer understanding of MEP after this. Can't wait to see the match!

@vinnytennis8969 3 жыл бұрын

Two great guys. Equally friendly and competitive. Loving the journey and can't wait to watch Ben's games

@stevegross1288 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing guy. His closing remarks are words to live by. Thanks for posting Ian.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

@richardcourtney4515 3 жыл бұрын

Ben has found a very efficient and effective way to stroke the ball and construct points. It frustrates players who want to play “pretty tennis”. I admire his lunch pail mentality of playing matches. Many competitive players can learn from his mental toughness

@klausbarretta9688 2 жыл бұрын

great interview, excellent well constructed questions, even better answers. I think he is much better respected afterwards. cheers from Brazil

@joaodemcneto 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I never thought I'd be looking forward for a Monday so much, can't wait to see the matches. Great interview with a lot of good insights for the tennis community. Congrats ET team and MEP!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@edwardgilbert8764 Жыл бұрын

Watched so much of MEP during lockdown. He is a hero of 🎾

@racketwarriors 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Ben has a great message of there are many ways to be successful, we just need to find out what works for us. Just like Ben, I'm hoping my daughter will grow to like playing tennis as well 🙏

@tvtriviachampion 3 жыл бұрын

This whole MEP series is informative and surprisingly entertaining. Great idea!

@tuckerslaw 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Essential for putting this together and for MEP for putting himself out there! Can't wait for the matches

@demikester5409 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful post! Showcasing both Ben's funny yet down-to-earth personality, and Ian's brilliant interview style. I had been frustrated by the slow progress towards posting the MEP matches, but this episode now reveals Ian's genius in evolving his channel, bringing forth and exposing personalities that are more intriguing that those on the pro tour. Nicely done!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeromep4148 3 жыл бұрын

Ben is an awesome guy. This interview was fabulous. Can’t wait to see the matches.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@caiopavani5413 3 жыл бұрын

The final message was spot on! Great guy!

@boarini2003 3 жыл бұрын

Such great content, bravo Ian and Ben!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Jonathan!

@NotoriousBMG 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview! Thanks Ben and Ian

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!

@patricke.2181 3 жыл бұрын

Two impressive guys there. Looking forward to watching the match!

@yougood809 3 жыл бұрын

What an articulate man. His attitude is wondrous and the answers were well crafted and explained. I respected his tennis game, but this interview made me respect a lot more. Thanks Ian for doing this and thanks Ben, you're an inspiration!!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

❤🙏

@scottbroady3159 3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment.

@yougood809 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottbroady3159 OMG Scott. What would I not give to have your backswing!!!

@davidw9095 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service to the country and to essential tennis

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

💪

@aldeanbe 3 жыл бұрын

""You've got a mission to complete, and it doesn't really matter how you feel about it". wow, interesting viewpoint, heavy stuff.

@maryannesweeney4556 3 жыл бұрын

i just became a huge fan, respect his attitude and character, good job Ian for introducing us to Ben !

@katmacrone 3 жыл бұрын

Only Ian could find another tennis opponent as humble and likable as him! Thank you for your service to our country Ben.

@lepooploser 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great guy, I've watched the first two sets you've uploaded and was totally amazed by Ben's attitude and just calm demeanor, and this interview just cemented that, such a cool guy who just does his thing the way he knows and likes, and that's it. Can't help but hace a huge smile on my face listening to him and his philosophy on life. His gameplay reminds me of Hsieh on WTA, and I love her punk/anarchist way of playing Ben, you are great person, totally love and relate to the bit about missing your family the most

@KaizenPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool stuff! Can’t wait to see how the matches go.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned!

@scottjones1905 3 жыл бұрын

Love that military mindset. "Get to work. No excuses. Complete the mission (match)".

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

💪

@Wben113 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy, he is a real class act. I consider myself a pretty good tennis player, but he would drive me nuts in five minutes on the court. And I would quickly realize how out of shape I was to play a longer point. Great content, really looking forward to the matches. His dropshot is pretty special.

@williamc4221 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the last statement. Inspiring outlook.

@gnouel4739 2 жыл бұрын

Great guy! must be painful to play against him (wining or loosing) but you have to respect the effort he puts when he plays.

@leisurefarm 2 жыл бұрын

remarkably thoughtful answers! excellent probing qns too!

@RFinch44 3 жыл бұрын

I'm ready for the matches to come out. Ben seems like a really chill guy. His facial expressions to certain questions were cracking me up 😂 I do wonder if playing indoors will hurt or help Ben's game 🤔.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned Richard!

@doofusoferasmus2964 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. You've won me over, Ben! I'm now a fan of MEP.

@MrBiggLefty 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben. I really enjoyed your interview with Ian. I wish you much success on and off the court.

@adamrobinson2696 3 жыл бұрын

What an inspirational guy on all levels! Also, not forgetting Ian and the team at Essential Tennis!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@hilalfr 3 жыл бұрын

So much respect for the both of you. This is what tennis is all about.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Woody!

@longs6742 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Moly! I know Ben, we used to play matches back in Virginia. So weird seeing him on KZfaq. Great all around tennis game and more importantly a fantastic guy! 💪✌️🎾

@davidhuether5564 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview with MEP Ian!! Can’t wait to watch the matches!!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon, glad you enjoyed it!

@tnthomas1954 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect for you both. Thanks for all of your efforts.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bobbyg.productions9643 3 жыл бұрын

Ben seems like such a nice guy, always interesting to hear a person's backstory, excited to see him play rooting for him as a tennis player and person. Blessings Ben! And thanks Ian and crew for the great content.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bobby!

@andreluanmacedo9982 3 жыл бұрын

MEP has one of the best mindsets I've ever seen. Best regards from Brasil, guys! Great channel. I prefer to watch you guys play than ATP games, seriously. Way much more grassroots and also closer to our day-to-day basis.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and support!

@skawel1 3 жыл бұрын

Good point, very grassroots. I believe in amateur sports where you strive to be better, but end of the day, you have a beer together. You love the sport and sportsmanship. Watching from Kathmandu!

@miketang7533 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of great mental 🎾 game attitudes from Ben. Thank you for sharing 👍🙏

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mike!

@jamespearsoniii914 3 жыл бұрын

Just great stuff! Nice to see someone with perspective and humility, while still being rather above average in a sport

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@JavyFel 3 жыл бұрын

Dude...Ben seems like an awesome guy! Appreciate ET for taking the time to let us get to know him 🙌

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@vectorthurm 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice guy! Thanks for doing this interview. I’d just like to suggest that that joy of hitting a well struck ball is my love for this game..after we stop keeping score pursuing improved mechanics and learning to let go is something I feel is so satisfying. Let go and go for it!!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

🙏❤

@TennisOreste 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, looking forward to the next matches :)

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Adam-pz4bc 3 жыл бұрын

How can you not like this guy? What a great interview, can't wait for the matches!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, everything is coming very soon!

@imranahmad7262 3 жыл бұрын

Great guy with a great outlook on tennis and life.

@henriquelupica5351 3 жыл бұрын

Best guys ever! Thank you Ian for showing this side of Ben

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

@mjwaxy 3 жыл бұрын

What a remarkably nice guy! I love his perspectives, and I shall try to put into practice many of his thoughts. Even before hearing him speak, I had become a little addicted to watching his matches. Now, I am even more interested in watching him. I get the feeling that he rarely if ever talks shit about anyone. Well done.

@DomDrumsUK 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on doing this Ian, I really applaud the way you've both given Ben an opportunity to present his side of the hype surrounding his style and also allowing all us viewers to "meet" Ben and form our own opinion on his approach. Moving him away from the "MEP" tag (with it's inherent slightly negative connotation) and more towards "Ben" has been astute and I feel the right thing to do. Well done!

@benjilu71 3 жыл бұрын

Great work/editing ET! So nice to see the human backstory to MEP. Didn't know MEP was so deep, thank U. Ur content is just killing it! Can't wait for match footage, please take your time w edits, esp if the final product is so well polished.

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@devinmoose 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of wisdom coming from Ben. Can't argue with anything he said. 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏👏

@tuckerslaw 3 жыл бұрын

lovely ending statement from Ben - not preachy, just genuine! now off to team tennis match - UK tennis back for the last 3 weeks :-)

@tonyklancar1101 3 жыл бұрын

MEP has an amazing attitude! Wow... KUDOS.. I learned from him!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that!

@CoachAdrian 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I'm now a big fan of MEP!

@dr.gomezcuadra7237 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I would like to show this to mi kids (a bit difficult to get for a kid), the mental setup is amazing.

@shaydelgado7628 2 жыл бұрын

those final words from Ben are Gold

@thedanheaton 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way that Ben approaches tennis (and life). He boils it down to the essentials, and I can't wait to see how he does in the matches. I really connected with his comments on the guy who complained about drop shots and quit. I play a similar style to Ben's (though not as effective), and I've been told that losing to me made someone want to quit tennis, among other things. This is going to be great!

@Thomas-74 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the matches!!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

It's all coming very soon!

@seanmurphy7858 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute delight listening to you Ben, giving your time to explain your outlook, your approach and your experiences. When you're Number 1, they come gunning for you. Everyone wants to do their homework on you and give it their best shot to beat you. So, big kudos to you for putting yourself out there. You are a master at making the best out of your tool box and leaving plenty in your wake. Looking forward to the matches and hope the publicity helps the Troll channel make some more funds for your charities.

@gavinvollure2252 3 жыл бұрын

Cmon man more content like this brings more hype and we're already dying to see those matches

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@Mrmelody85 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy! An exemplary attitude that we can learn so much from. He's taught us that there is more than one way to skin a cat on the court. Great interview, thank you!

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Andy!

@joaomariasilva5183 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, congrats and 🙏 👏 💪

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

🙏❤

@cldavis33 3 жыл бұрын

Great words of wisdom from Ben here. Congratulations on a wonderful family. Best words ever spoken from Ben "Anger takes energy". In life more than tennis, anger does actually take physical and mental energy and really has no good end. At 55, I have seen this and experienced this over my life. Thanks for the reminder Ben.

@STha-ct5xo 3 жыл бұрын

he seems like such a likable guy. looking forward to the matches

@EssentialTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Ben is a great guy!

@armandohernandez7782 Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi, Ben! Great to see you out and spreading our Marine Corps vibe throughout tennis. Absolutely brother, mission is priority so stay determined, keep focused, and have fun! I’m a Marine as well, I would say a steady 4.0 and 45, (and I had a decent jumper too) so we’re quite similar. You have a pretty awesome and complete game! Would love to hit or get a match with you some time. The 10% are the 10%. The only advice I would say to you is to put your racquet in your non-swinging hand more often. It will totally allow you to balance and will keep you from sitting on your heels, putting both of your hands on your racquet any time you’re not swinging. Like BBall, this game is best played on your toes.. Keep swinging away and enjoying Devil Dog! Tennis is a game for life and fun for the whole family. OORAH!

@wookiedude21 2 жыл бұрын

I like seeing players like this at higher levels, because it sets the stage of reality very quickly in a match and becomes a litmus test for where YOUR game is really at.