October 25, 200718 yr Back when I participated in sports every team played the game for one reason, and that was to win. Sometimes we stunk, other times we won; but never did we play the game just to play. We understood that not everyone was going to be great; but we still played the game. When did playing the game just to play become the most important thing? I know it was not from my generation. I’m in my 40's. I’m glad we were brought up the way we were. I think it made all of us a lot stronger as far as athletics goes, and somewhat in life too. Even when we got into back yard games we kept score, as we did in every league we played in. It did not matter if we were playing full teams, or one on one. What are your thoughts on playing the game to win versus playing the game just to play?
October 25, 200718 yr Do I believe you should keep score, yes. Is it all about winning, absolutely not. Winning gets more important as kids get older but before college, there's MUCH more to it than just winning... If you preach to play the game one way and one way only, winning will take care of itself. Play it hard and the way it's supposed to be played and you'll always win...
October 25, 200718 yr Do I believe you should keep score, yes. Is it all about winning, absolutely not. Winning gets more important as kids get older but before college, there's MUCH more to it than just winning... If you preach to play the game one way and one way only, winning will take care of itself. Play it hard and the way it's supposed to be played and you'll always win... I agree with Sticky on this!!
October 25, 200718 yr While you always play to win, ... you learn more from losses/failures than from wins/successes.
October 25, 200718 yr I think you need to learn how to lose at a young age...and become a good sport Be a good sport " YES " learn how tho lose " NO ".:confused:
October 25, 200718 yr I always played for the love of the game. Winning is the reward, losing is part of it. And yes, one does learn from losing.
October 25, 200718 yr I always played for the love of the game. Winning is the reward, losing is part of it. And yes, one does learn from losing. Yea, how to finish last!
October 25, 200718 yr Do I believe you should keep score, yes. Is it all about winning, absolutely not. Winning gets more important as kids get older but before college, there's MUCH more to it than just winning... If you preach to play the game one way and one way only, winning will take care of itself. Play it hard and the way it's supposed to be played and you'll always win... In the sandlots and neighborhood games, winning was important but not in the top three. 1) Establishing dominance and stature. 2) Being the best individual player and everyone, wanting to pick you first. 3) Emulate a professional player, in mannerisms. 4) Winning the game. SM is right, understand the aspect, fundamentals and techniques of the game, then everything will fall into place.
October 25, 200718 yr You play the game to win. You also play the game with respect to your opponent and to the players that played before you.
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