02 Apr 07
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Originally posted by darvlayOh, I agree, I didn't mean it came straight in like that, there's swing etc. in cricket as well. It just seems that the ball is bound inwards on a less erratic path in baseball.
Not that I don't agree with you but pitching in baseball is not as simple as you imply.
http://www.seed.slb.com/en/scictr/watch/baseball/physics.htm
02 Apr 07
Originally posted by StarrmanTake a look at the new Boston pitcher daisuke matsuzaka. You can find him at youtube. Sure the ball doesn't bounce, but it's moving near 95MPH and moving several inches at the last second. On top of that, people actually swing their bat in baseball... plus, it's not a sawed off canoe paddle they are swinging.
Oh, I agree, I didn't mean it came straight in like that, there's swing etc. in cricket as well. It just seems that the ball is bound inwards on a less erratic path in baseball.
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02 Apr 07
Originally posted by PhlabibitCricket balls also move at 90+MPH. Whilst I agree that the bat size is a factor, cricket balls also move several inches just before bouncing if the bowler is getting late swing and the ball can then cut back a foot off the bounce in the opposite direction. It's probably equally hard for both sports, actually facing the ball.
Take a look at the new Boston pitcher daisuke matsuzaka. You can find him at youtube. Sure the ball doesn't bounce, but it's moving near 95MPH and moving several inches at the last second. On top of that, people actually swing their bat in baseball... plus, it's not a sawed off canoe paddle they are swinging.
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03 Apr 07
Originally posted by EcstremeVenomhow about micheal jordan? someone better than him?
all sports are hard to master, because people are competitive in sports. DUH. you have to be determined and more determined than the others and there is always somebody better than you no matter what you do.
03 Apr 07
Originally posted by monster truckI couldn't answer that because I have never played golf.
I guess it balances out then.
But the whole golf thing is just absurd!🙄
3 of my alcoholic, retarded buddies regularly shoot par with no coaching or practice. These guys are not super athletes by any standard. Me, I couldn't break par with a sledgehammer and have sworn off the game.
05 Apr 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopPointless question as no matter how hard you train you would not be able to reach the professional level. Unless you were just born a great ..golf player for example, you could not train enough to be on the pga tour. I love basketball, but even if I trained every day for the next 10 years I would not be good enough to play professionally.
in your opinion, what is the toughest sport to master..?
in other words, if i trained in this sport, what one would take the longest to get to professional level..?
a few spring to mind, gymnastics, boxing and highboard diving; i would probably have to say golf as well
06 Apr 07
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Originally posted by NimzovichLarsenIf you trained hard 10 years in any sport, you could become pro in 10 years.
Pointless question as no matter how hard you train you would not be able to reach the professional level. Unless you were just born a great ..golf player for example, you could not train enough to be on the pga tour. I love basketball, but even if I trained every day for the next 10 years I would not be good enough to play professionally.
Golf is the most difficult. glad to see some agree with me.
Cross Country is tough too, but with endurance and strong will you can beat it.
30 Apr 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopMotor Sport ie formula 1!
in your opinion, what is the toughest sport to master..?
in other words, if i trained in this sport, what one would take the longest to get to professional level..?
a few spring to mind, gymnastics, boxing and highboard diving; i would probably have to say golf as well
30 Apr 07
Originally posted by eatmybishopIn many sports it is a question of genetics.
in your opinion, what is the toughest sport to master..?
in other words, if i trained in this sport, what one would take the longest to get to professional level..?
a few spring to mind, gymnastics, boxing and highboard diving; i would probably have to say golf as well
Lance Armstrong would be a better cyclist than me even if he never trained.
Similarly Capablanca became world champ without studying opening books!
But football is without doubt the hardest game because it is the most competitive.