A team sport is a game or competition in which opposing teams of players interact directly and simultaneously between themselves to achieve an objective, usually involving teammates facilitating the movement of a ball or similar item in accordance with a set of rules in order to score points. The term is often used to refer to sports where the goal is to compete against other members of the same club or organization, such as rowing, sailing, dragon boat racing, and track and field. However, it is also possible for a sport to be considered a team sport even though there are no other competitors in the same club or organization, such as mountaineering and cycling.
Participating in a team sport can motivate you to keep up with your workout routine as you will be held accountable by the group mates you train with. This can help you to push yourself and reach new heights on the court or in the gym, as well as learn how to work with other people in a productive way.
Team sports also require a lot of communication, both spoken and unspoken. Players are expected to express their concerns, hopes, and disappointments to coaches and fellow players as well as celebrate victories. This helps to foster good sportsmanship and allows players to understand the importance of winning and losing in a secure environment. This is a much more mature approach to handling failure and success than some individual sport athletes may experience, who can feel intense shame or guilt after a loss.