My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success comes from avoiding mistakes and keeping the ball away from the bat's strongest point.
- In plain terms
- Keep the ball away from where the batter hits best.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoidance of mistakes is key to success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the basics in your field?
- How do you avoid risks?
Another view
Sometimes aggressive play is necessary for success.
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