Of the 6 major sports, does basketball require the least amount of skill?

[QUOTE=D.J.] It's also the easiest to pick up.[/QUOTE]
You're a moron.:oldlol:

[QUOTE=tpols]No.. First off, RBs, WRs, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, TEs, CBs.. pretty much every position other than QB can get by on pure athleticism alone. The most skillful thing any of these guys do is catch a ball.. which is laughable compared to the skills needed for basketball.

I can point to Randy Moss, or Bo Jackson, or Ray Lewis.. the list goes on and on. There are SO many football players that got by on their incredible combinations of speed and strength that its not even funny.

And Shaq didnt get by on athleticism alone.. he was one of the most skilled centers of all time at his size. Great foot work, assemblage of post moves, touch on his shots etc.[/QUOTE]


Football is 10x more physically demanding than basketball. That qualifies as a skill.

And Shaq got by more because of his size, not his skills. He didn't have many moves or a sweet touch. Someone like Hakeem or Admiral had post moves and a sweet touch.

[QUOTE=tpols]You're a moron.:oldlol:[/QUOTE]


Tell me a sport that's easier to pick up than basketball.

Why is golf in this, how is that a sport? 80 year old men can play it. :oldlol:

Baseball, all you do is stand around and wait to catch a ball, "Holy shit that's fvcking hard". :oldlol: Hitting a baseball i'll admit is hard though.

I'll say baseball and football ( Throwball lol ). How hard is it to tackle somebody? c'mon. lol

Basketball and Soccer ( real football ) take the most skill, and yeah i've played both.

[QUOTE=bdreason]In relative terms, Baseball has the least physical requirements, besides golf of course. You don't [I]HAVE TO[/I] have incredible speed. You don't [I]HAVE TO[/I] have incredible strength. You don't [I]HAVE TO[/I] have even marginal stamina.[/QUOTE]


No sport other than racing sports require incredible speed. No sports other than weightlifting require incredible strength. But to say speed and strength aren't necessary in baseball, is just outright stupid. To go on and say you don't even have to have even marginal stamina is the most ridiculous thing said in this thread.

I can tell that the only baseball you've ever played, was on PS2.

[QUOTE=D.J.]Football is 10x more physically demanding than basketball. That qualifies as a skill.
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Wait.. so for basketball, too many guys get by on their size and athleticism alone, but when they do the same in football it somehow qualifies as a skill. :oldlol: Bro you make no sense.

Shaq being a 300lb monster who could run and jump is just 'lucky' for his athleticism while Randy Moss who was a state champion sprinter in his first year ever doing track was 'skilled' for possesing that ability.

Im not replying to you in this thread again so dont even bother responding.

[QUOTE=The-Legend-24]Why is golf in this, how is that a sport? 80 year old men can play it. :oldlol:
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Baseball, all you do is stand around and wait to catch a ball, "Holy shit that's fvcking hard". [/B]:oldlol: Hitting a baseball i'll admit is hard though.

I'll say baseball and football ( Throwball lol ). How hard is it to tackle somebody? c'mon. lol

Basketball and Soccer ( real football ) take the most skill, amd yeah i've played both.[/QUOTE]


You really have no clue how easy the pros make it look, especially outfielders. lol "stand around". Baseball players have to go from 0 to 60 in an instant to make the correct play. Also, they have to make a decision on what angle to take, all in a matter of less than a second, then they have to make a play based on the situation at hand. Sure, they may stand around between pitches but it doesn't mean thats all they're doing for the entire game.

[QUOTE=tpols]Wait.. so for basketball, too many guys get by on their size and athleticism alone, but when they do the same in football it somehow qualifies as a skill. :oldlol: Bro you make no sense.

Shaq being a 300lb monster who could run and jump is just 'lucky' for his athleticism while Randy Moss who was a state champion sprinter in his first year ever doing track was 'skilled' for possesing that ability.

Im not replying to you in this thread again so dont even bother responding.[/QUOTE]


It doesn't take a ton of skills to outmuscle someone or dive for loose balls. Charles Oakley made a living doing that. There's no such thing as that in football.

Randy Moss has to fend off defenders, be extremely fast and agile, all while trying to catch a football.

I played basketball, baseball, and football growing up. You're not replying to me anymore? Good, GTFO because you don't know what the f*ck you're talking about.

[QUOTE=The Iron Fist]You really have no clue how easy the pros make it look, especially outfielders. lol "stand around". Baseball players have to go from 0 to 60 in an instant to make the correct play. Also, they have to make a decision on what angle to take, all in a matter of less than a second, then they have to make a play based on the situation at hand. Sure, they may stand around between pitches but it doesn't mean thats all they're doing for the entire game.[/QUOTE]


Outfielders have it a bit easier than infiedlers, but it is hard. Picture being an infielder and A-Rod hits a 120 MPH line drive to you.

[QUOTE=The-Legend-24]Why is golf in this, how is that a sport? 80 year old men can play it. :oldlol:

Baseball, all you do is stand around and wait to catch a ball, "Holy shit that's fvcking hard". :oldlol: Hitting a baseball i'll admit is hard though.

I'll say baseball and football ( Throwball lol ). How hard is it to tackle somebody? c'mon. lol

Basketball and Soccer ( real football ) take the most skill, and yeah i've played both.[/QUOTE]

You're a dumbass if you think 80 year olds playing it means its not a sport or difficult... have you ever tried it? It's like what some said, pure skill.

[QUOTE=D.J.]Football is 10x more physically demanding than basketball. That qualifies as a skill. [/QUOTE]

Football is more physically PUNISHING than basketball. It is not more physically demanding.

That is: Football absolutely takes more out of you physically in pure damage and attrition. Football directly damages an athlete's body more than basketball does.

But, both sports absolutely favor and reward those with superior physical gifts and training.

[QUOTE=gilalizard]Football is more physically PUNISHING than basketball. It is not more physically demanding.[/QUOTE]


You've never seen the practices high school and college kids go through. 2 a days are pretty common. Some coaches will do 3 a days if he's not happy with the results.

[QUOTE]That is: Football absolutely takes more out of you physically in pure damage and attrition. Football directly damages an athlete's body more than basketball does.[/QUOTE]


Don't disagree with this. That's the nature of the game though.


[QUOTE]But, both sports absolutely favor and reward those with superior physical gifts and training.[/QUOTE]


Don't disagree either, but it's more rewarding in basketball. Someone like Ben Wallace or Dennis Rodman can still have a HOF career as long as they can outmuscle the opposition in the post and grab boards.

Someone like James White can crack an NBA roster and maybe have a decent career with a minimal amount of fundamentals, but if he's a football player, his athleticism won't matter if he has butterfingers for hands or can't take a hit.

[QUOTE=D.J.]You've never seen the practices high school and college kids go through. 2 a days are pretty common. Some coaches will do 3 a days if he's not happy with the results.[/QUOTE]

That's coaching philosophy. A coach in any sport can demand multiple practices and workouts a day.

[QUOTE=D.J.]You've never seen the practices high school and college kids go through. 2 a days are pretty common. Some coaches will do 3 a days if he's not happy with the results.[/QUOTE]

Football 2-a-days was probably one of worst experiences (physically) of my life. Sucks so ****ing bad. I was in decent shape too. I worked out all summer.