The coolest thing that jack does is he can hit the same forehand roll drives from anywhere, he hits them at the kitchen and from 3 yards behind the baseline
Jack is already a top player. He's improving his dinking and patience. As long as he continues to wait for the right shot, he'll be fine. I like watching him play. He has a pace and athleticism that is fun to watch.
Your mental game is improving. Remember earlier in the year when you were saying you were focusing on the 1st "4" shots. Shot #2 is a big reason Fed is #1. I followed your lead on the 1st 4 shots and it pays dividends so thank you.
Christian my son and I watched your second match versus Jack Sock, ..yesterday. Great job, great concentration, great court coverage, great serves and returns. Emotional wasn’t it,…it was great to see. You’re on a roll. You’re a pleasure to watch and I like your match reviews. You’re a kick. Keep going, I don’t believe you’re done yet!
Super enjoyable to hear your perspective on this match, going to have to subscribe for future post-match reviews. Look forward to seeing you two play again!
The thumbnail.. "tennis pro switches to pickleball" describes like 90% of the pros currently in PPA. Or at the very least, if not pro then "superb college tennis player switches to pickleball"
You mentioned that he sliced and you can a lot more spin on the ball. That’s can be true because the spin from the slice to topspin is in the same direction. The fallacy to that logic is that your topspin has to have much higher clearance. You see people hitting slice shots into the net a lot, because of the requirement to lift the ball higher with topspins combined with the lower bouncing slice ball. Of course a floating slice isn’t really spin issue, those bounce up, limited spin. Driving slice, what jack did, is the tough shot. You’ll notice your shot wasn’t even close to going over the net.
Also IMO I get what you mean doubles is more popular in PB but singles is a lot more entertaining and I enjoy it a lot when I can get it (but hard for me to find people willing to play singles)
13:26 yo don't worry about it, we're all very entertained, and I wanted to add, me personally, i don't think I'd be where I am today if it wasn't for watching your journey
Jack was playing with his new signature paddle for the first time at this tournament. Was there any noticable differnace playing against him this time?
At 2:28, why wouldn't you hit a passing shot down the line to his backhand side? Is the idea that you're hoping he pops up the dink and then you can smash it?
Jack seemed a little unfriendly at the end. He is not better than you, he just won that off of his name and intimidation factor of first playing him. Fed made him look silly until he let up in game 2.
I think intimidation is probably a big factor. When you play tennis for most of your life and every time you played a pros, you got whooped, it will leave marks in your head. Just like seeing your bully from the 3rd grade. You may be bigger and stronger than him now, but still you may feel some uneasy feelings. I believe Federico used to hang out with Djokovic, so maybe he thinks 'Jack who?'
Not good compared to whom? He just beat #4. Regarding fitness, the guy trained all his life to last matches that last hours. He may lose some muscles and gain some weight now, but his heart, lungs, etc. are still all there just a few years older. I'm pretty sure he has enough gas to run back and fourth for 10, 20 minutes.
You’ve really improved in the last 6 months. I like how open you are and have a great attitude. Much better than most higher level players on tour
The coolest thing that jack does is he can hit the same forehand roll drives from anywhere, he hits them at the kitchen and from 3 yards behind the baseline
I like your authenticity Christian. Keep on being you!
Jack is already a top player. He's improving his dinking and patience. As long as he continues to wait for the right shot, he'll be fine. I like watching him play. He has a pace and athleticism that is fun to watch.
Thanks for your willingness to be vulnerable, very refreshing
Your mental game is improving. Remember earlier in the year when you were saying you were focusing on the 1st "4" shots. Shot #2 is a big reason Fed is #1. I followed your lead on the 1st 4 shots and it pays dividends so thank you.
It's always tough to rewatch loses, but this will only continue to become a great player! Keep up the grind!
This is super entertaining and also insightful. Thank you Christian. Keep these videos coming 😄
I really like these after-action reviews, I believe it makes you a better player.
Great analysis fun to watch. Also Sock is a beast. I could see him revolutionizing pickle ball with his tennis background unique skills set.
Good job with these match breakdowns. You're always entertaining on and off the court.
You’re my favorite pickleball player hopefully I might be able to see you on Atlanta either Saturday or Sunday!
looking forward to this sport, im very excited to learn more about it, play, and see content from you and others!
Christian my son and I watched your second match versus Jack Sock, ..yesterday. Great job, great concentration, great court coverage, great serves and returns. Emotional wasn’t it,…it was great to see. You’re on a roll. You’re a pleasure to watch and I like your match reviews. You’re a kick. Keep going, I don’t believe you’re done yet!
They were very good games and I was happy to hear honest and fun confessions as a player. Jack and you are both world first-class players.👍👏👏👏🤗
I liked the background music in beginning of the video. Keep working and go Ranchers.
Super enjoyable to hear your perspective on this match, going to have to subscribe for future post-match reviews. Look forward to seeing you two play again!
That is such a great video. Great inside and thank you for being so open about your game
Thank you for your analysis and frank assessment. Very helpful.
Half-way through. Great video so far
Listening to you is lowkey therapy because I feel the emotions
Amazing insights about doubles being the essence of pickleball.
Keep up the good work man!
I am not aware of any pro athlete that is more transparent and open than you are CA. It makes it so easy to root for you.
Amazing win over Sock today 🙌🏻
The thumbnail.. "tennis pro switches to pickleball" describes like 90% of the pros currently in PPA. Or at the very least, if not pro then "superb college tennis player switches to pickleball"
You mentioned that he sliced and you can a lot more spin on the ball. That’s can be true because the spin from the slice to topspin is in the same direction. The fallacy to that logic is that your topspin has to have much higher clearance. You see people hitting slice shots into the net a lot, because of the requirement to lift the ball higher with topspins combined with the lower bouncing slice ball. Of course a floating slice isn’t really spin issue, those bounce up, limited spin. Driving slice, what jack did, is the tough shot. You’ll notice your shot wasn’t even close to going over the net.
You did get that match back, just had to wait for Atlanta… cathartic review and learning session probably contributed.
Also IMO I get what you mean doubles is more popular in PB but singles is a lot more entertaining and I enjoy it a lot when I can get it (but hard for me to find people willing to play singles)
Tough match. Personally can’t imagine reviewing my matches like you do. Kudos and good luck next time.
Very important video here. Would like to see you go back to team Diadem!
13:26 yo don't worry about it, we're all very entertained, and I wanted to add, me personally, i don't think I'd be where I am today if it wasn't for watching your journey
Great video. Interesting insight into the pro game and Pickleball in general. Sign me up for more.
how fast is your best serve ?
Jack was playing with his new signature paddle for the first time at this tournament. Was there any noticable differnace playing against him this time?
1:31 looked in
At 2:28, why wouldn't you hit a passing shot down the line to his backhand side? Is the idea that you're hoping he pops up the dink and then you can smash it?
How was Jack Socks trash talk, did some of it get under your skin?
Put more stuff in the background on the wall. Way too much dead space.
He would be better if he played with the GearBox Elongate Pro Power pickleball paddle.
Listened to you first few sentences
Still a stupid title for a video
That's a stupid name for a title.
Jack seemed a little unfriendly at the end. He is not better than you, he just won that off of his name and intimidation factor of first playing him. Fed made him look silly until he let up in game 2.
I think intimidation is probably a big factor. When you play tennis for most of your life and every time you played a pros, you got whooped, it will leave marks in your head. Just like seeing your bully from the 3rd grade. You may be bigger and stronger than him now, but still you may feel some uneasy feelings. I believe Federico used to hang out with Djokovic, so maybe he thinks 'Jack who?'
Skipped to end of game 2.
Still a stupid title for a video. Like I hate the title of your video so much. Change the damn title
He’s entertaining but not good. Fitness is questionable….
Not good compared to whom? He just beat #4. Regarding fitness, the guy trained all his life to last matches that last hours. He may lose some muscles and gain some weight now, but his heart, lungs, etc. are still all there just a few years older. I'm pretty sure he has enough gas to run back and fourth for 10, 20 minutes.
Would love to know this guys fitness level compared to jack socks
Great analysis fun to watch. Also Sock is a beast. I could see him revolutionizing pickle ball with his tennis background unique skills set.