Improvisation in Sports vs. Scripted Theater

I’m curious how does improvisation work in sports compared to scripted theater? As a florist who loves theater, I see how actors follow a script, but athletes seem to adapt in the moment. How do they train for that kind of quick thinking? Would love to hear your thoughts!

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Improvisation in sports relies on muscle memory, situational awareness, and split-second decision-making, honed through repetitive drills and game simulations. Unlike theater, where scripts provide structure, athletes train to react instinctively to dynamic, unpredictable scenarios. It’s about mastering patterns and adapting them on the fly kind of like solving a puzzle in real-time.

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