Which is tastier: sour cream or mayonnaise? Which is healthier: onion or garlic? Which is more comfortable: gloves or mittens? Which is more elegant: stockings or tights? Any product and product has advantages and disadvantages. Someone likes and, most importantly, one thing suits, someone else. A similar situation exists in sports. Any of its types has both positive and negative aspects. And the popular dilemma "is it better or worse?" usually solved by the equally popular method of trial and error.
Sport is good
Before talking about the advantages and disadvantages of any sports, for example, basketball and volleyball, which are very popular on the planet, it is worth noting that sport is useful even in itself. And not only for those who do it every day and professionally, but also for those who treat their morning jogging and "football on Fridays" as an ordinary physical education. And even for those who prefer to get involved in sports, comfortably sitting on their own sofa or stadium tribune, and call themselves a fan or a fan.
However, only those who win or lose themselves are considered real athletes. Who goes to the basketball or volleyball court not only to fix the net or to clean the floor, but also to deliver an accurate shot or throw, put an opponent a block-shot or just a block, win a real medal, get a salary and a bonus. You can come to this only in one case: to start mastering basketball or volleyball, having made a choice in favor of this or that sport, from early childhood.
According to experts, basketball players expend more calories in the game than their sports counterparts. So, with a body weight of 50 kg, a basketball player loses 283 calories per hour, and a volleyball player - 191. And with a weight of 90 kg - respectively, 488 and 328.
Basketball: two rings, two ends, and a ball in the middle
The name of the game is made up of two English words - basket and ball, basket and ball. The main goal is to take this ball, by passing and dribbling with it from your own ring to someone else's, throw it into someone else's basket. And by the final siren, score more points than the opposing team. Role in basketball - point guard, attacking defender, light and heavy striker, center.
The main pluses that can influence the choice of basketball as a sport that is worth playing: a very active and dynamic game, perfect for children who love to run and jump. Psychologists are sure that basketball lessons help to develop collectivism and responsibility for a good overall result in adolescents.
Sports doctors also see a lot of positive things in the ball game “5 by 5”. In their opinion, basketball, thanks to constant movement, increases endurance in adolescents, well strengthens not only muscles and the entire musculoskeletal system, but also the cardiovascular system.
The obvious disadvantages include the fact that the matches are held exclusively in enclosed spaces, and the game itself is quite traumatic. Indeed, in a confined space, 10 huge and physically very strong men are running and fighting for the ball at the same time. However, women's basketball has recently become quite athletic and even cruel. There is definitely no place for "Turgenev's young ladies" in it.
Volleyball: all the attention to the ligaments
The name of the game with the participation of two teams of 6 people each consists of the English words volley and ball. In translation, they mean a blow from the summer and a ball. Unlike basketball, and this is one of the undoubted advantages, volleyball is allowed to be played on the street or even on the beach. Moreover, in a simplified "2 by 2" format and even with fewer clothes.
Over time, volleyball outside the gym has become an independent sport. Having received his own name - beach volleyball, he even won the right to participate in the Summer Olympics on a par with his classic "brother".
Instead of rings in volleyball, there is a net, and the total number of players on the court is not 10, but 12. The role is setter (“pin”) or passer, diagonal, blocking, striker of the first and second pace, libero.
The main advantage in comparison with basketball is considered to be greater safety. After all, there are almost no physical contacts between players, separated by a net, as well as serious injuries. But to a greater extent there is a combination and variability, which greatly develops the mind, creativity and the ability to think. The undoubted advantages include jumping ability, and more prolonged than in basketball, and reaction.
In addition, you can play volleyball at a fairly respectable age, even practically without moving around a small area. Compared to basketball again, athleticism and outstanding musculature are not so necessary here. Health Pros: Strengthening muscles and ligaments, stretching and flexibility, improved vision and coordination.
The disadvantages are a large number of falls and frequent injuries to fingers and hands, as well as some monotony and monotony of playing movements. The spectators and television do not really like the frequent prolonged matches in time.
Output
All modern sports are quite good and useful not only for adults, but also for children. And for the notorious form, and for the content. The main thing is that it is necessary to deal with them with a "cold" head, reasonably, I listen not only to the coach, but also to my own body. Do not forget to rest, recover and warm up properly. And when choosing, try to focus on your own interest and physical data, on the availability of specialized sports schools and good coaches in your hometown.
