i'd rather i'd rather ???

better to keep the ball bouncing
never dunk it or you are in deep shit
better keep passing the ball
rather than go for the goal
better keep jumping
never land in the la la land
better keep running
never stop for a sudden stroke
better keep swimming
never dive and drown
better keep climbing
never rest on weeds mistaken for branch
better keep moving
rather than having cramps
better keep rolling
never stroll in the make-believe park