I coached my son's basketball team for several years. When I wanted to teach a new play to the boys, I would gather them around, explain what should happen, show them how to do it, and then practice the play against other players. This made sense, because I wanted the boys to be able to run the play, not just know about the play. I wanted them to practice like they would play. Hard effort in practice was rewarded with success in games. I believe the Church can learn something from this lesson in sports.