From his early days, Auerbach was convinced that the fast break, where a team used a quick outlet pass to fast guards who run downcourt and score before the opponent had re-established position, was a potent tactical weapon. This new strategy proved lethal for the opposition.[5] Further, Auerbach moved emphasis away from individual accolades and instilled the teamwork element into his players.[1] He also invented the concept of the role player and of the sixth man,[5][8] stating: "Individual honors are nice, but no Celtic has ever gone out of his way to achieve them. We have never had the league's top scorer.