Using the dynamic connections found in sports to train Gestalt.
Move from assembling parts in a cohesive whole - a fixed sum of parts - to using the connections between the parts to create fleeting moments of inspiration that are greater than the sum of the parts.
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Step 1: To let go of trying to organize parts into a cohesive whole—a fixed sum of parts. It’s not chaotic—as players continue to fulfill their parts.
Step 2: Players put all their attention on the dynamic connections between all the parts, identifying opportunities to offer teammates options as their own options diminish. They create fleeting moments of inspiration that are greater than the sum of the parts. They connect in a Gestalt.
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Adult beginners and older adults
Wed 28 Jan
|Loreto College, St Albans
Play TOTAL TEAM BASKETBALL. Position-less, connected, flowing, amorphous team play that feels easy and joyful.
Time & Location
28 Jan 2026, 18:00 – 18 Feb 2026, 19:00
Loreto College, St Albans, Hatfield Rd, St Albans AL1 3RQ, UK
About the event
We play Total Team Basketball because it requires Gestalt. It hinges on connection rather than surprise.
When we collaborate with seasoned basketball players, they often conceal their intentions and then execute swiftly to catch opponents off guard. They depend on the element of surprise. However, the downside is that only the teammates they've played with for years understand their moves, and the pace is so rapid that others can't respond in time to lend support. Additionally, a skilled coach can scout these players effectively. To play Total Team Basketball, experienced players need to incorporate clarity and patience into their gameplay.
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