Forrester PE Dept

Team Dynamics

 

Definition:

 

The interaction of performers within a team or group. It is mainly to do with making the group or team more effective than the sum of its' parts.

 

Impact on Performance:

 

Team Dynamics is the effectiveness of the team and this can be highlighted in how they support each other, are they positive? Do team mates help keep the team morale high during a performance? Are individuals playing for each other?

 

This cannot be improved as individuals but must be looked at as the interaction of the group. Ways of developing team/group dynamics can be linked to cooperative tasks/practices.

 

In Basketball zone defence, as a team of 5 on the court cooperation is required to limit space for the opposition to get into the lane or close to the basket for an easy score. Lack of this cohesion will leave spaces to be exploited by the opposition and could lead to points being conceded. Individuals completing their own role and fulfilling their responsibilities successfully can contribute to the effectiveness of the team. In rugby, from set play do dummy runners play their role effectively to create the gaps for the ball carrier to break the defensive line?