Elements and Performance Criteria
- Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.
- Seek information on and comprehend the role of the coach and support staff in developing and implementing game strategies and tactics for Rugby League games.
- Participate in discussions on individual and team strengths and weaknesses to improve individual and team performance in game strategy.
- Participate in Rugby League drills and activities to develop player skills in game strategy and individual and team tactics to an intermediate level.
- Participate in pre-game briefings to clarify and comprehend appropriate game strategy, individual and team tactics and communication systems.
- Discuss and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition team and its individual players and identify counter tactics to be used during game play.
- Prepare for intermediate level Rugby League games by using appropriate and effective pre-game psychological techniques.
- Implement the game strategy and use tactics during a Rugby League game.
- Safely implement identified game strategy according to the International Laws of Rugby League and the Australian Rugby League SafePlay Code, regulations and policies and procedures.
- Use agreed attack and defence tactics to maximise own players' strengths and target weaknesses of opposition players.
- Identify in-game statistics for team and players and implement required adjustments to in-game strategy and tactics at breaks in play.
- Maintain effective communication with team members and coach in order to quickly and effectively implement game strategy and tactics.
- Participate in post-game de-brief and evaluate the success of the game.
- Participate in post-game discussions and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of own players and opposition players to improve future field positioning and use of improved team tactics.
- Review the success of game strategy and tactics utilised in drills, activities and games, identify areas requiring improvement and discuss with team and coach.
- Identify own personal progress and satisfaction with performance and provide feedback to team and coach.