Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

Define ‘Role’

Answer 1

Position and function within the team

Question 2

Define ‘Responsibilities’

Answer 2

The task which is required to be completed to fulfil your role

Question 3

Describe a positive effect of roles and responsibilities

Answer 3

Able to combine effectively

Question 4

Describe a second positive effect of roles and responsibilities

Answer 4

Makes sure they work as a unit and not individual people, have to rely on other team members

Question 5

Describe a negative effect of roles and responsibilities

Answer 5

Unsure of roles, no idea what they should do

Question 6

Describe a negative effect of roles and responsibilities(2)

Answer 6

Can cause tension within team if the performer does not fulfil role

Question 7

Explain the positive effect of roles and responsibilities on performance(2 marks)

Answer 7

Able to combine effectively
- Maximise strengths and minimises weaknesses
- Work together with strengths of team
- Everyone in correct position
- Able to work as a one team, cohesive
Forces to work as a unit
- Rely on team members
- Build up trust in team and communication
- Not just working as individuals

Question 8

Evaluate the negative effect of roles and responsibilities on performance(2 marks)

Answer 8

Unsure of roles
- May be lack of communication
- Not fulfilling role because of unsureness
- Feel left out of the team
- End up doing the wrong thing
Cause tension
- If roles and not being fulfilled
- People giving up
- Critical roles, people need to give all effort at all points of the game
- Arguments on pitch about responsibilities

Question 9

What is the method of data collection for roles and responsibilities?

Answer 9

Coach Feedback

Question 10

Describe Coach Feedback(4 marks)

Answer 10

• Coach gives relevant information
• Normally verbal form but can be written
• Different types:Post match analysis, one on one meetings
• Different times:Before,during,after
• During = concurrent

Question 11

State two advantages of coach feedback

Answer 11

Coach is Knowledgeable

Instantaneous Effect

Question 12

State two disadvantages of coach feedback

Answer 12

Not permanent

May cause disharmony between coach and players

Question 13

What is an advantage of coach being knowledgeable?

Answer 13

Experience in the field of sport
Know what they are talking about
Able to clearly recognise signals
Know what is important and what to look for

Question 14

Why would causing disharmony between coach and players be a bad thing?

Answer 14

Emotions may be running high
Become unfocused
Unable to concentrate
Do not listen to coach’s advice

Question 15

What approach is used to develop team roles and responsibilities?

Answer 15

Team role selection discussions

Question 16

Describe a team role selection discussion

Answer 16

Team gathers and works together to decide effective team allocation
All team members are involved
Second choices are outlined, just in case
Choose members for roles based on qualities
Repeated multiple times during training block
Example: Point guard, communicate, facilitate scoring opportunities

Question 17

State two advantages of team role selection discussions

Answer 17

Everyone feels included, improved team dynamic
Instantaneous decision
Ensures best line up

Question 18

State two disadvantages of team role selection discussions

Answer 18

May be difficult to decide

Could be dominated by one individual