Forrester PE Dept

 

PHYSICAL FACTORS – TACTICS

 

PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS

 

ROLE DEMANDS

 

Definition

Your role is the part you play in an activity e.g. performer or playing role (e.g. attacker, defender, wing attack, scrum half) or a non-playing role (referee, time-keeper, coach). Demands are the qualities required to fulfil the role effectively.

 

Impact on Performance

Role Demands relate to your own personal strengths and weaknesses and whether these are suited to a certain playing or non-playing role. For example, in Hockey, both umpires and midfield players need speed endurance to continually keep up with the pace of the game. The team captain must also show personal qualities such as leadership. As a captain you are expected to encourage, motivate and communicate with your team mates. A captain can also pass on tactical information from the coach/manager to those on the pitch. If the captain fails to do this then the team may be confused about their own role/ position which could create gaps in the midfield or defence providing the other team with opportunities to attack.