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Team vs.

individual sports

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Before I would start to talk about my topic, I have a short question for you. Do
you do any sport in your free time or you are the type who is sitting hours in an
armchair eating a bowl of popcorn while watching TV? Well, if you consider
being in the second group, I invite you to think about your decision. You should
ask why. It is as simple as drinking water. Because doing sports have plenty of
benefits. Let me introduce some of these splendid benefits.

 Make You Happier


 Sports Can Help With Weight Loss
 Sports Is Good for Your Bones and Muscles
 Sports can help Improve Your Memory and Brain Health
 Sports Can Improve Skin Health
 Sport Helps With Relaxation and Improves Sleep Quality

I hope you are excited enough to start doing some sports, do you? If you have
started to think about this important issue of life, you have to choose between
team and individual sports. This decision probably has a lot more to do with
who you are as a person than you’re actual skill set. or example, If you are more
outgoing or a social butterfly type, then you’ve probably found yourself drawn
towards team sports. Whereas if you are more shy, introverted or naturally
competitive, you may prefer individual sports. There are distinct benefits of
playing both, team or individual sports but, there are, of course, obvious
disadvantages to both.

Let me talk about the benefits and disadvantages of both of these types of sports.

Let’s have a look at first the benefits of playing team sports:


There are endless advantages to playing team sports, particularly in childhood
and adolescent years.

First of all, team sports promote cooperation, no matter the individual talents of
the players, you must work together and rely on your teammates in order to
succeed.

Secondly, playing as a team promotes good sportsmanship and helps to put


winning into perspective. Being a sore loser is common, particularly among only
children, or those who have never played a team sport. But, being part of team
allows you to understand winning and losing and how to deal with it in a safe
and supportive environment.

Third, team sports teach you to appreciate the value of every teammates abilities
and how their strengths can contribute to shared goal. This can make you a more
supportive, patient and optimistic person on and off the field.

On the other hand, participating in a team sport can also be a powerful and fun
way to stay motivated and push yourself. Having teammates to train with can be
inspiring and encourage you to rise to new levels.

Ultimately, team sports are a great way to make friends and meet new people.
They attract a lot of support and promote a sense of community and belonging.

The disadvantages of playing team sports

Team sports can breed competition among teammates, particularly when it


comes to receiving individual trophies or accolades. This can create a hostile
environment and contribute to feelings inadequacy for individuals.

Teams can also create a pack-like-mentality which usually sees an individual


emerge as a leader. While having a leader is not something negative within
itself, it can have negative consequences.

As they say, with great power comes great responsibility, and in some cases
those in power do not always play for the team. So it is important to ensure that
your alpha has your back.
Benefits of playing individual sports

Individual sports stimulate higher levels of self-reliance, discipline and passion


in athletes. Winning or losing is entirely up to you, and every competition is a
chance to beat your personal best.

Your success and your failure are entirely your own. This can improve self-
confidence and independence in all areas of life, as you know that you can
succeed on your own merits. You do not have teammates to rely on, or share the
burden of a loss, this may cause you to be more self-aware and motivate you to
work harder in order to succeed.

Individual spots such as tennis have also been proven to be highly beneficial for
children who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder, and other sensory or
socialisation disorders. These sports aid in developing self-esteem while
improving focus and encourage physical activity.

Disadvantages of playing individual sports

Individual sports lack the opportunity for athletes to form the same bonds as
those on teams, and they do not have the same social aspects. This can mean the
individual sports can be lonely and secluding.

Individual sports can cause athletes to have an unhealthier relationship with


losing as they lack the support and accountability of a team. A losing streak for
an individual athlete can drastically impact their overall confidence in their
abilities.

Overall people are said to find team sports more enjoyable, however, the virtues
of self-reliance and discipline promoted by individual sports are certainly not to
be discounted.

It is important that you chose which ever sport works for you, because
ultimately if you’re getting out there and giving it a go, you are doing something
positive.
Whether you play team or individual sports, your body will thank you, but be
sure not to overdo it.

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Conclusion

You can’t make any incorrect decision whether you choose team sports or
individual sports. Any of them will be proven your best choice because your
chosen one pushes you to challenge yourself, give you stability that reduces the
risk of falls. Embracing sports can help you live a better life. Last but not least
this sport will be the source of your wellbeing and contentment.

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