Team Sports The Roles

Players in Teams Team members should Be positive Always play fair Support team mates Co-operate Respect the opposition Respect the referee/umpire – do not argue Know the rules Control their own behaviour Enjoy the game Try hard for the team Thank the opposition – shake hands Key words Positive, Helpful, Fair, Respect, Control, Effort

The Role of the Captain The Captain Is a leader Sets the example Is fair to all players Knows the rules Discusses the game with the coach Has important jobs –The toss –Discussion with the referee/umpire –Thanks the referee, umpire, opposition coach –After-match speeches Key Words Leadership, Fair Play

Leadership Means Being on time Accepting responsibility Trying your best for others Being organised Setting a good example Treating others fairly

Role of the Coach Good Coaches Will Be fair Support all team members Ensure all team members join in Make substitutions Listen to team members when making decisions Be leaders Be organised Plan active practice sessions Key Words Positive, Encourage, Share, Leader, Plan, Fun

Communication Be prepared, know what you are going to say Gain attention Speak clearly Use words that are easily understood Volume and speed - to suit situation Make sure that you can see everyone and they can see you Face group away from distracting things - E.g. sun, other groups Confirm understanding be questioning Give plenty of praise and encouragement Provide positive corrections to performance PRESENT YOURSELF IN A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC MANNER

Warm up Everybody takes a warm up minutes long 1.running, skipping, jumping activities 2.start slowly, build up gradually 3.stretching – use a variety of activities 4.skill based activities

Warm Down Warm down gradually after vigorous activity. This 1.speeds recovery 2.reduces muscle soreness 3-5 minutes long Jog slowly – introduce actions to involve major muscle groups Stretch gently to prevent tightening of muscles Concentrate on those muscles used most in game (probably legs, shoulders, neck) Shower (if available) Put on warm clothing

Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Planning A Practice A good practice has Time for a warm up Time to practice skills by ourselves and with others Time to discuss tactics, all members participating Enough equipment

Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Taking Practices Make good use of available time Ensure all players are involved Use a plan Encourage and help others to improve their skills Make practice active Concentrate on what is needed for the game

Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Game Tactics Have a team plan for the game Involve all players in the plan Make good use of the team strengths Keep game plan within the rules Watch how other teams play Support all team members during the game

You Can Be A Referee/Umpire Sport requires a referee or umpire Referees and umpires make mistakes Do your best to: know the rules, be fair, let the game flow Remember to: be on time, work with the duty team for equipment, score sheets, officials Check safety equipment and facilities Start game on time Make your own decisions, be firm and fair Blow whistle crisply and sharply Speak loudly and clearly

Safe Sport Make Sport Safe By Having plenty of space Having correct equipment Wearing suitable clothing and protective gear Having adequate warm up/warm down Keeping yourself fit Considering others Removing obstacles from playing area Making sure equipment is safe Being a fair player