Pronunciation: [tˈaɡ tˈiːm] (IPA) 
Tag team is a commonly used phrase in the wrestling world to describe a team of two wrestlers who take turns to fight their opponents. The word "tag" refers to the act of one wrestler touching his or her partner's hand to switch places during the match. The spelling of "tag team" is /tæɡ tiːm/, with the "a" sound in "tag" pronounced as in "cat" and the "e" sound in "team" pronounced as in "beam".
Tag team is a term commonly used in various competitive activities and sports, particularly in professional wrestling and team-based video games. It refers to a group of two or more individuals who collaborate and work together as a cohesive unit, taking turns to participate in the action or competition. The members of a tag team are typically skilled and strategically complement each other's abilities to enhance their chances of success.
In professional wrestling, tag team specifically refers to a match where two teams of two wrestlers face off against each other. The members of each team can enter and leave the ring freely, as their partner waits in a designated area called the corner. When a wrestler's energy is depleted, they "tag" their partner, who then takes over. This back and forth allows the team to stay fresh and utilize different tactics to outmaneuver their opponents.
Similarly, in team-based video games, a tag team comprises players who alternate their gameplay to maximize their effectiveness. They coordinate their efforts, combining their unique strengths, skills, and strategies to accomplish objectives and gain an advantage over the opposing team.
The essence of tag team is teamwork and synchronization, where individual members contribute collectively to achieve a common goal. Effective communication, trust, and understanding between the members are essential for a successful tag team partnership.
The word "tag team" originates from the sport of professional wrestling. It was first used in the early 1940s to describe a form of wrestling where two wrestlers would work together as a team, with one wrestler in the ring fighting an opponent while the other wrestler, waiting at the corner of the ring, could tag his partner's hand to take his turn in the match. This form of competition became known as a "tag team match" or "tag team wrestling".
The term "tag" in this context comes from the act of one wrestler touching another to initiate a legal substitution. It is derived from the game of "tag" or "tagging", where one person chases another and tries to touch or "tag" them to switch roles. The concept of "tagging" was adopted and applied to wrestling, where it referred to the act of replacing one wrestler with another to continue the match.
