“Can you get on the ball?” ” Can you make space?” You get the idea.
Rather than tell someone exactly where to go, you offer a challenge. “Can you win the ball back?” It’s a checking question on the player’s capability, a reality check for the current situation or perceived limitations.
“What if”, on the other hand, expands the possibilities. “What if you got on the ball?” ” What if you changed where you receive the ball?”
You might not think you can get on the ball now, but what if you could explore what you think is possible?
Tx to Harvard Project Zero