Get a shot off fast. This upsets him long enough to let you make your second shot perfect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acting quickly can disrupt an opponent's focus, allowing for a better follow-up.
- In plain terms
- Strike fast to distract him, then finish perfectly.
- What can you take from it?
- Use speed to create openings for precision.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is speed more important than accuracy?
- How do you recover from a hasty move?
Another view
Speed without care can lead to mistakes.
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