Aggression

Question 1

What is Direct Aggression?

Answer 1

Where there is actual physical contact between the performers.
The ‘aggressor’ uses physical contact to directly or deliberately inflict harm upon their opponent.

Question 2

What is Indirect Aggression?

Answer 2

• Does not involve physical contact
• The aggressive act is taken out on an object to gain an advantage over an opponent
• Does not physically harm or injure
• May be within the rules
• Can cause mental harm e.g. loss of confidence

EXAMPLES
- The Haka in Rugby
- Bowling extra hard in Cricket
- Slamming the ball even though you’re going to win the point in Tennis.