In team sport, teams consist of fixed number of players and the outcome of a match or game depends on the performance of the entire team during the whole match. The team members must cooperate and execute the game plan to achieve the goal of winning the game or the championship. Team sports include basketball, volleyball, rugby, cricket, lacrosse, handball, water polo, football and hockey.
Team sports are a great way for kids to build their self-esteem by developing positive social relationships centered around common goals with teammates, coaches and friends. They also help children learn the value of hard work and perseverance. Practicing patience in sports like baseball, soccer or basketball will teach them how to deal with pressure on the field and in life in general.
Team sports develop a child’s critical thinking skills by teaching them how to problem solve, strategize and analyze. Whether it’s noticing which teammates are open for a pass, observing an opponent’s strength and working to outwit them or altering your speed or footwork in different weather conditions, your kids will learn how to think outside of the box and come up with unique solutions that will give them an edge. These are life skills that will take them beyond the sports field and into their lives at school, at home and in their future careers.