The secret rule is this:

The secret rule contradicts sporting law, which is primacy in competition.

The secret rule prioritizes skills development and fosters the hope that—at last!—sons  win! Sons beat Dad.

Nosir. Nosirree.

I modulate play to increase focus: We can win, we can win, we can win… if…

Their skills grow stronger, their play improves, their confidence grows.

That is winning.

Run. Shoot… Kick! SCORE!

They win. I win.

I win.

 

 

 

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