When you play against different people from all walks of life you can't do the same thing against every player defensively or offensively. You have to change up the way you go at a player.
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You have to teach now - tell a kid how to box out, tell him how to pass, teach him footwork. Players don't understand that anymore.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of teaching foundational skills to young athletes.
Oscar Robertson highlights the diminishing emphasis on fundamental skills in sports training, particularly in basketball. He advocates for the need to actively teach young players essential techniques, such as boxing out, passing, and footwork, which are crucial for their development and understanding of the game.
Themes
TeachingBasketballSkillsYouthCoaching
In practice
Example use cases
A coach might use this quote during a training seminar for youth coaches to stress the importance of skill development.
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