What 4.5 Players Say vs What They Actually Do
- Tom Kiat
- Sep 7
- 2 min read
Many 4.5 players love to talk.
“I just need a few more dinks to get it right.”
“I’m working on my third shot drops.”
“I never miss a backhand.”
The court tells a very different story.
Missed shots, panic volleys, chasing balls.
It’s entertaining, kind of tragic, and 100% teachable if you’re smart enough to watch.
The gap between words and reality is as such........
“I never miss a dink.”
Reality: You’re either too soft too rigid with your paddle or too anxious.
“I’ve got the third shot drop down.”
Reality: It’s a pop-up into their paddle every time.
Quick fix for you. Work on contact point and trajectory; trust physics, not hope.
“I’m consistent.”
Reality: You spike 1 in 3 volleys.
My advice to you......repeat high-percentage shots, and build reliability by drilling with your buddy a few times per week or at least a bit prior to your games.
“I read opponents perfectly.”
No you don't. You freeze at unexpected angles.
Watch feet, not just paddles and anticipate their movement
Your rating doesn’t lie, your habits do.
Stop talking about what you should do and start training to actually do it.
The second your actions match your words, you stop being funny and start being the player you want to be on the court.
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