There’s something about the term “deliberate practice” that feels… boring. Steph Curry’s coach has a saying “There’s no boring in our workouts.”
His approach is to replace drills with all sorts of games. For example, they might play a game where Steph is not allowed to make a particular move or where he has to play 1 vs. 3. There could also be games along the lines of 2 minutes for 21 points and you have to sprint to the center of the court each time.
His view is that deliberate practice can lead to burnouts or “bore-outs.” Ergo deliberate play.
It resonated.
H/T: Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential
