Topic 3 - 9 - Structures, Strategies, Roles & Relationships Flashcards
What are structures?
describe the shape/formation a team may set up in, often pre-rehearsed in training
When forming a structure, what things might you first consider?
our strengths,
opponent strengths,
match offence or defence?
what are weaknesses of this?
player involvement?
has it worked before?
What are strategies?
the tactics a team uses in order to be successful, in offensive or defensive play (plus individual sports)
Give an example of a strategy for:
- rugby/gaa/football
- gaelic football
- football/gaa/basketball
- golf
- cycling
- counter attack
- blanket defence
- possession based
- attack flag/go for green
- stay in pack
Composition definition?
the action of putting things together in a structured and organised manner
The elements of composition are?
START DANCING TO RAP
Space
Dynamics
Tempo and Rhythm
Relationships
Describe each of the elements of composition.
SPACE: direction, level, patterns/formations
DYNAMICS: force, flow
TIME & RHYTHM: duration, momentum, self-paced vs externally paced, timing
RELATIONSHIPS: other people, equipment, team formations
When should you modify your structure/strategy?
performer low on confidence
score
poor performance
opposition exploiting you
time left
injuries
Give an eg of physical qualities helping an athlete.
Michael Phelps being 6ft.4, wingspan of 6’7”
Explain SWOT analysis.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Give a tennis eg of a SWOT analysis vs an opponent.
STRENGTHS:
- they are tall (hard to lob them).
- they like going near net after serves.
WEAKNESSES:
- they don’t like their backhand.
- they tire early
OPPORTUNITIES:
- my fitness is good currently
- they’ll make mistakes when I send fastballs at her backhand.
THREATS:
- they have a powerful serve
- when at net they smash and reach very well.
