My theory of hitting was just to watch the ball as it came in and hit it. [2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Successful hitting in baseball comes from watching the ball closely and swinging at it.
- In plain terms
- Watch the ball and hit it.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the basics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the basics in your field?
- Do you overcomplicate things?
Another view
Sometimes it is more complex than that.
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