Direct & Indirect Aggression

• Direct Aggression

  • This is classified when there is deliberate physical contact between participants
• Examples of direct aggression

  • A rugby tackle
  • A boxing punch
• Indirect Aggression

  • Indirect aggression does not involve physical contact
  • This type of aggression may be used to gain an advantage over an opponent by making them feel less confident or successful 
  • Aggression is often aimed at an object; this is usually within the rules of the sport
• Examples of indirect aggression

  • a tennis player hitting the ball extremely hard toward their opponent during a rally
  • a player hitting the ball hard over the net toward their opponent during a volleyball game