Basketball and swim with Gestalt sports trainers, because a focus on individual components diminishes the perception of the whole.
The cohesive whole is constantly moving parts to reshape the whole, so new opportunities emerge as current ones fade. In this way, the whole transcends algorithms. It continually generates something greater than the sum of its parts. It embodies the principles of Gestalt—what is beautiful, true, and good—the essence of the full human experience. A healthy brain is a cohesive whole.
Sustaining the cohesive whole requires interpreting the world through two distinct perspectives: recognising the individual parts we are familiar with and understanding how the connections between those parts make up the whole.
Focusing on individual components diminishes the perception of the whole.
Adult beginners and older adults
Wed 04 Feb
|Loreto College, St Albans
Play TOTAL TEAM BASKETBALL. Position-less, connected, flowing, amorphous team play that feels easy and joyful.
Time & Location
04 Feb 2026, 18:00 – 25 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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