Playing sports is as old as humanity itself. As far back as ancient Egypt, sports competitions were held, albeit in a very different aspect than today. But even in team sports, the basic principles remain the same. And today, team sports are thriving, thanks in part to the support of the media and in part to the success of professional athletes who are proving that it is possible to win world championships and the Olympics.
However, team sports are somewhat different from individual sports. In fact, team sports have advantages that the latter do not, and often take advantage of them, but even the players themselves are often unaware of them. Thus, it is not a bad thing to remember them.
First of all, is the fact that all responsibility is not placed on one person alone, but distributed throughout the team. This means less pressure. If one of the athletes makes a small mistake, the rest of the team will back him up and it will not be so catastrophic. This is something you would never see in an individual competition.
There is also the fact that the players can rely on each other. This creates a sense of belonging that is very important for humans. People instinctively seek a group to belong to, and this is one of the best things to find. When everything works as it should, everyone benefits.
But I must say here that a really good coach is very necessary. Because everything is far from perfect and children are cruel. If they feel that one particular person has messed up their play, they may “beat” that person to a pulp. So coaches need to be careful that no player becomes an “outcast” only to be tormented by others.
It is also true that team sports promote team spirit and teach cooperation. Sure, it may seem unnecessary in today\’s individualistic world, but trust me, it\’s not.