Finding the perfect sport to play can be a difficult task to do so. If you are looking to play new sports but you are not sure whether you should go for team sports or solo sports, then read below our compilation of team sports vs. individual sports and see which ones strike an interest in you!
First, we will take a look at some of the most popular and unique individual sports that exist out there. Playing solo can be a great way to relieve some stress while spending some quality time on your own; it can also help you focus better in learning the sport. From swimming to horse riding, you can choose from a range of activities to try out solo!
1. Horse riding
This is a classic solo activity that you can learn if you are committed in doing so. Of course, for this you need to find a suitable arena and a horse to ride on. While this requires strength, endurance and whole lot of patience, it can be quite rewarding and pleasant once you have learned it.
2. Ice Skating
This winter activity can also be done all year around with indoor ice rinks and areas. Ice skating is a great individual activity to try out which is also beginner friendly. While you do need to wear skates and protective gears, it can be loads of fun once you have mastered it. There are two main types of ice skating- one is figure skating which is an Olympic sport involving jumping, spinning and performing different dance movements and speed skating which is racing on ice skates.
3. Paddle boarding
A fun water sport which is one of the best 2 player sports and easy to do on your own or with a fellow. With the use of paddles and your whole body, you ride the paddleboard in an open water body such as a sea, river or a lake. A popular type of paddleboarding is known as Stand Up Paddleboarding, in which you can race, surf and tour. This is a great workout for your whole body!
4. Archery
An old sport that has been around for ages. Archery is a skilled sport which can be learned as a recreational, pastime activity or you can use it for hunting. This bow and arrow sport involves a great deal of focus and precision to shoot the target placed.
5. Kart Racing
Kart racing is a road racing sport where players ride on go-karts, which are open-wheel vehicles that range on a high speed. This exhilarating sport is a perfect solo activity to try out especially if you love racing and car driving. Pro tip: do a little warm up before starting the ride.
6. Water Zorbing
This is an underrated water sports that brings out the inner child in you! It is definitely one of the the least hottest sport and a perfect fit if you are looking for something unique yet fun. You get into a huge, inflatable ball which floats in the water and you can walk, jump, run or simply float in the water without getting wet. This sport can also be tried at home in your backyard or lawn, however, for kids with some inflatable balls and pools.
Now we will move on to team sports- we have rounded up some of the friendliest yet competitive group activities that you can surely enjoy with your friends and family members or even with a group of strangers!
7. Beach Volleyball
This is an exciting version of the volleyball game which is also recognized as an Olympic sport. This is a 2 player per team sport which is played in a sand court with a net in between. The goal is to hit the ball, using your hands or arms towards the other side and vice versa, making sure that you do not miss the ball or throw it outside the court lines.
8. Cricket
Undoubtedly one of the most competitive sports out there, that is challenging yet extremely entertaining! Cricket is a team sport where groups of two compete against each other in game of bat and ball. Whichever team scores the most runs over a set number of overs without getting out, wins the game.
9. Orienteering
While this adventurous outdoor sport is not something that a lot of people have heard about, it is still one of the best group sports to try out, you can do this with your friends and family members on your next vacation or you can plan this activity as a weekend getaway!
Here are the rules for orienteering: with the use of an orienteering map and compass you navigate your way across an unknown terrain in groups. This way you can discover and explore new places. You can make it into a competition with the winning team being the first one to reach the destination on the map in the shortest time possible!
10. Tennis
This strenuous sport can be played between two people (singles) or as a team sport (doubles). This can be quite challenging for a beginner; you have to really use your muscle strength to throw shots with the hardball and a heavier racket as opposed to the one used for badminton. But once you have learned it, it can be a great hobby that you can play in your free time with friends or strangers. Tennis can also be played as a professional sport with championships held all around the world.
11. Basketball
A popular sport that has been around for a while which can be played in an outside area or in an indoor court, making it a team sport. Basketball is an age-old sport that has been around for a while. The game is played by dividing players into teams of 2 with the objective of getting the greatest number of goals in the net.
12. Outrigger Canoeing
This is interesting group sport that takes place in the open water, making it a perfect summer season activity for your next family or friends gathering. This involves a canoe with outriggers on its sides for support with a group of passengers on-board. It is a leisure activity which involve exercise to some extent as passengers paddle their way through the water. It is refreshing and an ideal sport to spend some quality time in the nature.
