Top Ranked Analytic / Tactical Sports
Which sports are rated highest for analysis - the ability of the mental system to evaluate and react to strategic situations (tactical ability)? This list is based on the ratings of the factors of success considered most important by visitors to this website. The currently highest rated sports for analysis fencing, then orienteering, both very intellectual sports where you need good tactics and navigate around a course.
The ratings are still being recorded (this list is from December 2019), so the list order may change over time. Although over 50 of the world's major sports have been analyzed, there may be others that were not included and could also be ranked highly too. You can add your own rating for sports.
The analytic ability sports ranking list by the expert panel from ESPN may provide a more reliable list.
| Ranking | Sport | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fencing | 84.6 |
| 2 | Orienteering | 83.4 |
| 3 | Lawn Bowls | 83.0 |
| 4 | Ultimate | 82.9 |
| 5 | Road Cycling | 80.3 |
| 6 | Water Polo | 79.8 |
| 7 | Rugby Union | 79.8 |
| 8 | American Football | 79.8 |
| 9 | Badminton | 79.5 |
| 10 | Golf | 79.3 |
Related Pages
- Sports ranked by other factors of success
- Sporting components of athleticism
- A discussion about the Components of Fitness
- What is the Fittest Sport?
- Sport Specific Fitness
- Sport Specific Fitness Testing
- Sports and Fitness Top-10s
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