A team sport is an athletic activity where players are assigned to teams and compete against each other to win. Team sports typically require a great deal of collaboration, cooperation, communication and strategy to accomplish the ultimate goal — defeating an opponent. Examples include soccer, hockey, basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball.
Team sports often encourage mentorship between older and younger athletes, and between coaches and players. These positive relationships can carry on throughout a player’s lifetime. Research also demonstrates that children who play team sports are more likely to seek out positive role models in their lives.
The physical benefits of team sports are obvious — they get you in shape by developing your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. They also help to tone your muscles and improve your balance and coordination.
Beyond that, team sports effortlessly teach kids life lessons like being a good sport and persevering through setbacks. They also teach them how to work well with others and how to be a good leader.
While there are many different types of team sports, the following are some of the most popular ones around the world: