Alfie Dunk

1. Unit 27
Task 2 – Performance Strengths and
Areas for Improvement

2. Strength 1/4
• Excellence Trait: Knowing offensive patterns
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: This is an advantage to Rob
as at this level there is little room for error, therefore if he
doesn’t correctly know his teams offensive plays this can
reduce efficiency as it can lead to either loss of possession or
losing out on a try scoring opportunity. The moves and
patterns are stored in his long term memory therefore he can
sub consciously recall these moves with ease therefore when
performing these moves Rob can promptly alter his
positioning and movement according to the moves called.
This is also a benefit to his team as they can run these
offensive plays smoothly. I think this is a vital part to Robs play
as knowing these offensive patterns is the fundamentals
needed at this level before looking at other traits
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages

3. Strength 2/4
• Excellence Trait: Maintaining aggression
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: This is advantage
to Rob as aggression is any behavior intended to harm
another individual by physical or verbal. In the game
Rob is assertive, most commonly in rugby aggression
comes from frustration-aggression when Robs goal is
blocked. Being able to maintain this aggression stops
Rob from letting aggression become hostile and
affecting his play e.g. Having a physical fight and
getting sent off. I think this is important to Robs play as
aggression is a vital part to rugby due to the nature of
the game (physical), Rob doesn’t let his frustration lead
to aggression this is positive as it leads to him having
catharsis.

4. Strength 3/4
• Excellence Trait: Concentration
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: Concentration is the ability to
stay focused and be fully aware, what's going on around you.
Having the ability to stay concentrated throughout the whole 80
minutes at this level gives Rob the ability to be alert and reach his
optimum level allowing him to perform at the best level capable. I
think this is important to Rob as it will reduce his and his teams
efficiently as they will not be able to run offensive plays as Rob will
not be concentrating and could lose his team possession.
• Being able to stay concentrated will allow Robs skills to be at his
best and allowing him to maintain this skill set through out the
whole game e.g. staying focused and ready to change from
offensive set up to defensive set up quickly if the opposition turn
the ball over also this will be an advantage as it may lead to him
getting selected for higher honors e.g. divisional.
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages

5. Strength 4/4
• Excellence Trait: Power
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: Power is the ability to exert
maximal force over a short period of time. This is important to Rob
as at this level the physical demands are high. Having power means
Rob can be explosive on defensive ( when tackling ) and offensive (
bursting through tackles). I think Power is an advantage to Rob, as
he is a centre breaking through tackles is vital to his offensive play.
Having this power as a strength is beneficial to Rob as if he is seen
to be able to use his power efficiently this can help as a factor when
getting selected for higher honors. This power will benefit his team,
as Rob is a centre he will crashing the ball up from set pieces being
powerful will help him to brake the gain line and set up a good
structure for the next phase of play. Power is affective to Robs team
on defense as linking his power with technique will make him a
efficient tackler.
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages

6. Development Area 1/4
• Excellence Trait: Flexibility
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse:The range of movement
at/across/around a joint, not being very flexible is a disadvantage
to Rob because not being mobile in his joints will put more strain on
the body therefore he is more prone to injury, this is negative for
Rob as at this level he cannot afford to have long term injuries as his
performance will decrease this ay result in him dropping down a
performance level and not progressing in his sport. If Rob isn't
flexible and keeps being out with a injury he will not be able to be
selected for higher honours as selectors will not be able to see him
perform. This lack of flexibility will factors Robs defensive play when
tackling as a decreased range of movement in his shoulder will stop
him from being able to extend his arm when wrapping it round a
opposition player who will be running at speed, if Rob had more
flexibility he wouldn’t get injured in the tackle situation so often.
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages

7. Development Area 2/4
• Excellence Trait: Speed
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: Moving the whole body part
of the body very quickly/in a short time. As Rob is a centre speed is
a vital part to his play offensively and defensively, not having the
required speed needed at this level may hinder Robs future
performance as he may not progress onto the next level. He will
need his speed when trying to evade players offensively and when
trying to catch players defensively at this level not having this speed
may also effective his team as Robs lack of speed can result in losing
out on try scoring opportunities or lead to the opposition scoring.
Robs speed can begin to affect his teams performance as the team
may have to alter tactics/ set plays to compensate for the lack of
speed. E.g. having to change a offensive play as Rob cannot keep up
play if a line break is made.
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages

8. Development Area 3/4
• Excellence Trait: Agility
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: The ability of the
body to change direction quickly and efficiently. This is a
disadvantage to Rob not being agile as he will need agility
to evade opposition defenders. I think agility is important
to Rob at his level of performance as his agility is the
difference between him braking the gain line and not being
an effective centre. Rob will need to factor agility into his
play as a centre when offensively trying to evade contact
and create the best opportunities for him and his team
mates. At Robs level being able to be agile in the one vs.
one tackle situation will help him when getting selected for
higher honors as it will show he dominates offensively
when making metres .
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages

9. Development Area 4/4
• Excellence Trait: Control of anxiety
• Describe / Explain / Critically Analyse: Rob will need to
control his anxiety, if he becomes to anxious his
performance will decrease, this will have an effect on his
team mates as his decrease in performance could lead to
him being substituted or making a game losing decision.
This also can effect is progression onto a higher level as he
may become anxious when being watching by a coach.
Robs anxious behavior will alter his judgment therefore
stopping him from making the correct decision, with this
anxiety he will not be able to get into the Optimum zone of
functioning which at this level he needs to be in to perform
well and impact the game.
Describe: Give a detailed account of something
Explain: Give a detailed account to give the meaning of something with reasons. Include the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the topic of interest
Critically Analyse: Give your opinion of the subject of interest – consider all of the evidence and then write about both the advantages and
disadvantages