Some people consider that participation in team sports is highly beneficial for high school students. Others consider that it is better for athletes to train in individual sports, by themselves or with a coach. What is your opinion of taking part in team sports? In what ways can it be beneficial in a teenager’s upbringing? ‘As many teenagers have a sedentary lifestyle, taking part in sports is an excellent way of _ . They can either do individual sports such as swimming or tenni : } spending their free oF participate in team sports like football, basketball or volleyball. Of the two, | feel that team sports are preferable, because learning to work together with teammates helps teenagers’ social and psychological development. First of all, becoming involved in a team sport is a chance for teenagers to get out and socialize. While they may not find a new best friend right away, they will soon learn how to work together with their fellow players towards a common goal. More specifically. they will improve their performance in order to win matches, Besides, being part of a team teaches useful lessons to young people about hard work, commitment, togetherness and not giving up. These lessons can then be applied to situations they may face later on, as they are taught to think about and solve problems in various ways. For example, learning how to handle an unexpected defeat in an important match will help teenagers deal with potential difficulties that will arise in their lives. Similarly, critical thinking is developed by football players, for example, who must learn the tactics of the opposing team before they decide on their own winning strategies. Of course, it is true that individual sports, as their name implies, allow participants to compete. against themselves, thus. developing their individual skills and building their self-esteem. But the development of teenagers’ social skills through inter on with their teammates is an important quality that individual sports lack. Inconclusion, | am inclined to believe that team sf 's are more suitable for teenagers because, as well as improving their physical fitness, they are more helpful in their psychological and social development. Nevertheless, the most important issue of all is for young people to be active and physically fit, regardless of whether they choose to play @ team or an individual sport.