He could hit a whole bucket of balls from there and not get one closer than that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even from a good position, a skilled player cannot consistently improve precision.
- In plain terms
- Being in the right spot does not guarantee better results.
- What can you take from it?
- Position alone does not ensure accuracy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does position matter less than execution?
Another view
It ignores the possibility of gradual improvement over time.
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