Baseball Quote by Sandy Koufax
“It's better to throw a theoretically poorer pitch whole-heartedly, than to throw the so-called right pitch with feeling of doubt-doubt that's it's right, or doubt that you can make it behave well at that moment. You've got to feel sure you're doing the right thing-sure that you want to throw the pitch you're going to throw.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 1965
Confidence in execution matters more than perfect theory; trust your skill and commit fully to the action you take.
In simple terms: Trust your skill over perfect theory.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to your chosen action.
Themes
confidence
performance
decision making
Mood
determined
focused
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- pitching in baseball
- public speaking
- project presentations
- making sales pitches
Key Concepts
psychology of sport
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust your preparation enough to act decisively?
- How can you balance confidence with realistic assessment?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can lead to reckless choices without proper preparation.
