The other side of a game like football that makes it so interesting is that the part of the game that involves technique - i.e. the ball kicking part is by its

The other side of a game like football that makes it so interesting is that the part of the game that involves technique - i.e. the ball kicking part is by its nature very dynamic. Passing, receiving and shooting is going to be comparatively far more unstructured than other technically difficult activities. (consider something like swimming, gymnastics or archery). As a result, a great deal of the actions you will see will be necessarily improvisory - which makes those moments of rare brilliance all the more amazing. Especially given the stakes often at hand during these moments. If something like gymnastics is like classical music recitals, then football is like jazz music ensemble