Impact of team dynamics on performance
This factor refers to the team chemistry: How well you get on with your teammates.
Team dynamics can be of a high level or low level:
- High levels of team dynamics: When a team gets on well, you will find yourself within a positive environment where there is lots of encouragement and support.
- Low levels of team dynamics: When a team does not get on well, there could be a lot of friction and criticism which has negative consequences for performance.

In interviews following Europe's success in the 2018 Ryder Cup, the team dynamics were consistently praised.
An example of high team dynamics was shown in the 2018 Ryder Cup.
In interviews following Europe's success, the team spirit was consistently praised.
Players often referred to the camaraderie they felt for each other and how they enjoyed being on the same team. This encouraged high levels of performance on the course and ultimately helped the European team be successful.
Question
Using the 3-step process, how might team dynamics help you after missing an easy putt in golf?
An example answer could be...
- High levels of team dynamics could help you after you miss an easy putt to win the hole in a golf fourball.
- This means that even though you failed to win the hole, your teammate really encouraged and supported you because you get on so well together.
- This leads to your morale staying high and you switching your full focus to the next hole.
Question
Using the 3-step process, how might low team dynamics hinder performance in handball?
An example answer could be...
- Low team dynamics could hinder your performance in handball when a teammate you do not get on with is in a good scoring position.
- This means that even though you have possession and spot them, you deliberately decide against passing to them because you do not get on with them and do not want them getting the glory.
- This leads to you shooting from a difficult angle and missing. This causes argument with your teammate breaking out on court.
More guides on this topic
- Factors impacting on performance - Introduction
- Impact of mental factors on performance
- Impact of emotional factors on performance
- Impact of physical factors on performance - Fitness
- Impact of physical factors on performance - Skills
- Impact of physical factors on performance - Tactics
- How factor interaction impacts on performance