Certainly part of role development must be corrective. There are two types of players that have negative effects on role development.The first of those players is the player who does not know her role. — this is an education break down. The challenge is to continue to work with her through communication, video, and practice structure.
The second of those players is the player who does not accept her role — this is an attitude break down. Probably the best attitude adjuster for the player that will not accept her role is playing time. When she is effectively executing, her time increases. When she does not play within the necessary guidelines needed for team success, playing time decreases.
Along these lines, role development can be a motivator for players to work on parts of their game. The player that wants to be able to shoot the ball more can be told that the reason she is not allowed to shoot the ball as much is because it is a part of her game that needs to be improved. As a coach we will work with you at any time to help you improve. As a player you have the ability to spend additional time on your shot. As your shot improves, your role can expand.
The most difficult thing about role development is that it takes constant maintenance and massaging. And if you have some hard working players, it will also need adjusting on occasion.
I think regardless of how you play offensively or defensively that developing your roles will be important. But if you are going to utilize motion offense as your method of attack it is a major priority for you, your staff and your players.
