Module 1: Technical and tactical demands in sport

Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport

1. Introduction to module
2. Technical demands
   1. Classification of technical skills
3. Tactical skills
   1. Tactical situations
4. Tactical skills activity

Tactical skills

Tactical skills are the decisions and actions of players and performers used to gain advantage in the game or competition e.g. serving to an opponent's weak side, dummy pass in rugby. Often tactics have to be adapted quickly in response to a changing competitive environment.

A performer needs to understand the tactical options in a sport and also execute the appropriate tactic at the right time when playing/performing in the sport.

In order to do this the performer must be very aware of game. Tactical demands can relate to all components of a sport, asking questions in the performers mind such as;

• How to dribble past a particular player
• Whether to dribble or pass
• Positions of own team and opposition
• The time of the game - how long is left?
• Team situation - winning or losing?
• Is it more important to score or keep possession?

The effective application of the tactic usually includes the correct use of skill and technique in a particular situation.

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