Startup Rhythm: How Using Lionel Messi Dribbling Principles of Slowing Down Increases Startup Speed

If you've ever played sports seriously, you understand the power of rhythm. When I played soccer, my trademark was in the art of dribbling. One fundamental of dribbling is to develop a rhythm when the ball is at your feet. The Brazilians of old, such as Pele and Garrincha, were the masters of bringing rhythm to their dribbling style.

Today's top rhythm player is Lionel Messi—the best football (soccer) player in the world. Barcelona lost to Bayern Munich recently because Messi was out with an i...