Team sports involve organized individuals playing in opposing teams. Players compete in short, high-intensity periods of activity, and each team acts toward a common objective. Some team sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, and cricket. These sports can also be played individually or with a partner.
In team sports, athletes are required to possess strength, speed, endurance, power, and flexibility. They must be able to perform multiple sprints and make rapid changes in pace. Athletes often use a “stop-go” pattern of play. This includes periods of low-intensity activities that require players to move into spaces, defend scoring opportunities, and recover from the last play.
Teams go to great lengths to find a coach with the skill and character to lead their teams. Good teams have a captain who is responsible for setting the tone for the group. The coach is also responsible for helping the group to develop and improve.
Team sports help people learn important life skills. They develop commitment, patience, confidence, respect, and friendship. Taking part in team sports also helps against depression and anxiety.
A study was conducted to evaluate recovery techniques used by team sport athletes. Coaches from 59 sporting teams were contacted through email and phone, and athletes participated in a survey.
Athletes trained for 0-30 h per week, ranging from 0-600 min of competition. Most of the teams were from northern and regional Queensland. Participants competed in local, state, and national competition. Approximately 20% of athletes were female.