The fewer players on the pitch / court, the bigger their individual impact is. In sports with more players out there, the coaching / teamwork / tactics get more important than individual ability.
So, Basketball < Hockey < Soccer < American Football, in terms of a coach’s importance. On average, that is.
The fewer players on the pitch / court, the bigger their individual impact is. In sports with more players out there, the coaching / teamwork / tactics get more important than individual ability.
So, Basketball < Hockey < Soccer < American Football, in terms of a coach’s importance. On average, that is.