Written by Recreational sports is an important part of our leisure activities. It helps relieve the stress of our work day. There are a wide range of activities that one can participate in, softball, baseball, basket ball, tennis, football and even hockey. For the team sports, there are even leagues in which the teams can compete, thus increasing the energy level required. This in turn increases the amount of beneficial exercise and stress relief.
The skill levels vary widely and most of the players are in for the fun and exercise. Occasionally team sports can get competitive and tempers can flare. The challenge is to keep the egos and violence in check. Recently, there has been a ration of severe injuries in youth sports. This is a disturbing trend. Youth sports should be about skill development, not winning at all costs. A secondary lesson that is supposed to be instilled by participation in youth sports is sportsmanship. How to relate to your team mates and opposing players in a positive non threatening way, is the other.