Able Quote by Pee Wee Reese
“Thinking about the things that happened, I don't know any other ball player would could have done what he (Jackie Robinson) did. To be able to hit with everybody yelling at him. He had to block all that out, block out everything but this ball that is coming in at a hundred miles an hour and he's got a split second to make up his mind if it's in or out or down or coming at his head, a split second to swing. To do what he did has got to be the most tremendous thing I've ever seen in sports.”
About This Quote
Robinson’s performance required isolating focus amid extreme external pressure, making instantaneous, high‑stakes decisions with flawless execution.
In simple terms: Extreme focus under pressure
Key Takeaway
Focus overrides noise
Themes
performance
pressure
decision‑making
sports psychology
resilience
Mood
intense
admiring
inspired
Type
sports anecdote
motivational quote
When to use this quote
- high‑stakes competition
- public scrutiny
- critical moments in sport
- leadership under duress
Key Concepts
attention control
motor skill
mental toughness
situational awareness
Practical Applications
- training for concentration
- coaching mental resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can athletes train to block out distractions?
- What role does split‑second decision‑making play in success?
![“Some day I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let that [Jackie] Robinson fellow play ball, I don't think saying 'because of the color of his skin' would be a good enough answer.” quote by Branch Rickey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/196/branch-rickey-12234_answers_some-day-i-m-going-to-have-to-stand-befo_621193.jpg)
