team games

Collective athletic contests

Team games are sports or competitions played by organized groups rather than individuals.

The term emphasizes cooperation and coordination among teammates: We played team games at summer camp.

Team games range from formal sports like soccer and basketball to informal activities like relay races or capture the flag.

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social structure of play

team gamesindividual sports

Athletic pursuits performed alone

solitaire · solo performance · time trials

competitive format

team gamessingles matches

One-against-one athletic contests

personal bests

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G