 • “Game Sense” uses games as a learning tool to:
- increase motivation of players
- develop tactical and strategic thinking
- improve skills
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What Role Does The Coach Take? |
• The emphasis is on the players making decisions, rather than the coach telling them how and why to do it.
• The coach creates situations where players have to find solutions for themselves.
• This approach also assists in developing communication skills, leadership and teamwork.
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• Promotes long-term learning (if players discover things for themselves, they learn better).
• Caters for all levels of ability. Individuals can improve at a rate appropriate for them.
• Develops tactical awareness.
• Makes training enjoyable and increases motivation to participate.
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Implementing The Game-Centred Approach |
Modification for Exaggeration
The coach modifies the game to exaggerate or emphasise particular tactical aspects, eg varies the number of defenders coming forward, sending the rest around a cone before they can enter the game.
Attacking players gain an understanding of how to play against a sparse defence, as opposed to a dense defence.
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 • Many games already exist with rugby, eg:
- Various forms of touch rugby
- Jail
- 10 Passes
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• Questions encourage players to think about what they are doing.
• They promote a joint approach to the game.
• They create a positive atmosphere of learning and problem-solving.
• Responses will identify a range of answers rather than the “right” one.
As a rough guide, questions can relate to tactics as follows:
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Game Sense