How to actually hit 5.0 🏓
Summary
Parth Mody says you don’t need every shot to hit 5.0. You need three fundamentals. First, your thirds: know when to drive and when to drop, and use a consistent drop to neutralize the return and get established at the kitchen, where most points are won.
Second, fourth shots: rolling a good drop without overhitting, knowing when to let the ball bounce and when to take it out of the air, and taking smart risks to keep opponents from settling at the kitchen. Third, hands, which at 5.0 are about counters, resets and recognizing patterns, not just fast reflexes.
Key takeaways
- Thirds: know when to drive and when to drop
- Fourth shots: roll good drops and put pressure on the approaching team
- Hands at 5.0 are about counters, resets and pattern recognition
- Most points are won at the kitchen line
Action items
- Rate yourself on thirds, fourths and hands
- Drill your weakest of the three this week
- Track progress over a month