Intro to Team Sports II

Lesson Intro to Team Sports II

By Carone Fitness

Soccer is a team sport where players try to score points by kicking a ball through the other team’s goal.

Eleven players from each team are on the field at one time. The only player allowed to touch the ball with his hands is the goalkeeper.

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Soccer Equipment

In most soccer leagues all the players are required to protect their lower legs by wearing shin guards. Cleats may also be required to help with traction.

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Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey is a team sport where players try to score points by hitting a puck into a goal while skating on an ice rink. There are six players from each team playing at one time.

Ice hockey is a fast-paced, contact sport. Injuries while playing hockey occur frequently. Protective equipment is highly recommended and is required in all hockey leagues.

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Hockey Equipment

Recommended protective equipment for hockey includes: • A helmet • Shoulder pads • Elbow pads • Mouth guard • Protective gloves • Heavily padded shorts • Athletic cup/jock • Shin pads • Chest protector • Neck guard

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Lacrosse

Lacrosse is a contact team sport that uses a lacrosse stick. You use the stick to catch, carry, pass, and then throw a ball into the opponent’s goal.

Professional lacrosse games are typically 60 minutes. Each team has ten players on the field at one time.

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Lacrosse Equipment

The modern lacrosse stick is a long stick with a loose net on one end. Modern lacrosse balls are made of rubber.

Other recommended equipment for lacrosse includes: • A helmet • Eye protection • Gloves • Shoulder pads • Elbow pads • Rib pads • An athletic supporter

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Rugby

Rugby is a contact team sport similar to American football. The objective of the game is for a team to get a ball on or past the opposing team’s goal line. Thirteen members of each team play on the field at a time.

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Rugby Equipment

Although rugby is a contact sport, players are not required to wear any extra padding or protection except for a mouth guard.

Some players also choose to wear a scrum cap to protect their ears. Players usually wear cleats, as well.

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Volleyball

Volleyball is a team sport where players try to hit the ball over a net to the other team’s side of the court.

During a volleyball game, there are six players from each team on the court. Each team is allowed to hit the ball a maximum of three times in order to return the ball over the net.

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Volleyball Equipment

The gear needed to play volleyball includes:

• A ball • A net • Elbow pads • Knee pads • Volleyball shoes

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Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee is a non- contact sport. This means that the players do not touch each other during the game. Players score points using a flying disk, or Frisbee. The players score by passing the Frisbee past the opposing team’s goal line. Players are not allowed to run while holding the Frisbee. The Frisbee is constantly passed down the field. Seven players from each team play on the field at one time.

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Ultimate Frisbee: History

Ultimate Frisbee is known for its “Spirit of the Game,” which is a high level of sportsmanship and respect.

Fair play and the joy of playing are valued above “winning at all costs.”

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Conclusion

Team sports are a great way to improve your physical fitness. Many of the team sports can improve your cardiovascular fitness, as well as muscular strength and endurance.

In addition, team sports can also help you improve your social skills as you learn about teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. Team sports are often played through leagues, but can also be played informally at a park or a backyard.

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