Let’s stop being less than the sum of our parts
Let's connect as a Gestalt. Let's create something greater than the sum of our parts. Let's connect for more, not less.
When players put all their attention onto executing their parts within a fixed sum of parts, and it fragments, players make uncharacteristic mistakes. The team’s performance becomes less than the sum of the parts.
Addressing this challenge isn’t about pushing players to execute their parts with greater precision. Rather, it involves nurturing connections between the parts to allow players to create something greater than the sum of the parts—a *Gestalt*. Players observe the big picture of what is going on around them, waiting for opportunities to step in and offer previously unseen alternatives as someone’s options begin to dwindle. Players feel like everyone is supporting them to succeed by exploring the unknown.
However, we must keep practicing *Gestalt*, as the ever increasing ability of technology to measure parts of a performance diverts our attention to perfecting a fixed sum of parts.
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Flow state for competitive basketball players
Thu 12 Jun
|Hemel Hempstead
The flow state describes how top performers elevate their focus and performance beyond perfectly executing their skills. It is commonly believed that only those with elite-level skills can access this state. However, we focus on training the flow state regardless of one's skill level.
Time & Location
12 Jun 2025, 20:30 – 21:30
Hemel Hempstead, Hill Common, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8JH, UK
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About the event
The Benefits of Training the Flow State
Engaging in training that promotes the flow state offers several advantages:
I quickly connect with my team’s rhythm.
It reignites my passion for improvement, which can often wane after reaching peak skill development.
SkillsofWow.org is the governing body for those who coach the skills of Wow.