Social factors
Social interaction with others during any performance will have an impact. This may be due to how good communication is, how included individuals feel, or simply how well a team work together.
Inclusion
Being included in any team performance is crucial to the performer. The performer needs to feel part of the team both in terms of their physical ability and how they work alongside other team members.
If not the performer may become the missing link in an attacking option or defensive option. This could result in the potential of scoring a goal being missed, or it could allow a gap in defence that gives the opposing team a chance of scoring.
Communication
Clear, concise communication during a performance will allow the performer to receive early, well-timed passes from their team mates. This may lead to an attacking option, resulting in a goal being scored.
Being able to communicate will mean that the performer is always there for support and is able to call out or discuss what needs to be done during the performance.
Question
What negative impact would lack of communication have on a dance performance?
Lack of communication in a dance performance will result in the performer potentially missing cues or instruction from fellow performers.
Critical non-verbal signals may be missed, which may result in the performer mistiming a motif which distracts the audience from the dance.
Question
What positive impact could inclusion have on a rugby performance?
Feeling part of the team in rugby will allow the performer to work well with others and feel that they can make a positive contribution to the game.
This will strengthen the performer's desire to want to do well for the team and have a successful outcome.