--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The rules of soccer are very simple…" description: "\"The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.\" — Phil Abraham" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/phil-abraham-269547_doe_the-rules-of-soccer-are-very-simple-basi_2436557.png" --- # The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this… ![“The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.” quote by Phil Abraham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/phil-abraham-269547_doe_the-rules-of-soccer-are-very-simple-basi_2436557.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/phil-abraham-269547_doe_the-rules-of-soccer-are-very-simple-basi_2436557.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/phil-abraham-269547_doe_the-rules-of-soccer-are-very-simple-basi_2436557.png) > “The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.” Phil Abraham ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Soccer rules are simplistic: move it, kick it; if static, keep kicking until it moves. **In simple terms:** Kick moving objects, keep kicking static ones. Key Takeaway Apply persistence to obstacles. Themes sports simplicity persistence strategy humor Mood playful critical Type Doe:0 Kick:1 Kicks:1 Moving:1 Simple:1 Soccer:1 Rules Soccer:0 Soccer Simple:0 Moves Kick:0 When to use this quote - coaching - team sports - problem solving - process improvement Key Concepts psychology game theory Questions to Reflect On - When is persistence counterproductive? - How to adapt when kicking fails? A Different Perspective Real life rarely follows such binary logic. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Kicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/kicks/) [Soccer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/soccer/) ## Related quotes > [The rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it. 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