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Title: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 11, 2012, 04:29:09 PM
Which sport do you think requires the most 'skill' to be proficient? I'm not talking about athleticism.

I'd have to say Baseball, Golf, and Ice Hockey would be at the top.
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Post by: APDrone on July 11, 2012, 04:31:17 PM
Gymnastics. 




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Post by: Skuzzy on July 11, 2012, 04:31:22 PM
The sport of understanding women.
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Post by: perdue3 on July 11, 2012, 04:35:25 PM
Soccer
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Post by: MaSonZ on July 11, 2012, 04:37:38 PM
The sport of understanding women.
:rofl

Gymnastics. 





this, with hockey a close second, if this isnt a close second. Both require great skill and technique, as well as a great sense of balance.
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Post by: BreakingBad on July 11, 2012, 05:00:28 PM
I would have to vote golf, at which I play appallingly or not at all.

You wouldn't think it would be that hard, after all the ball isn't even moving when you strike it.

I had a friend liken it to chopping wood with an ax, but being able to hit exactly the same spot every single time.

The whole motion of the golf swing has so many components it is mind boggling.  The whole body has to move in a synchronized motion and any one part not in place will mess it up...the grip, arms, body twisting, knees, feet...

Then to top it off you have the different clubs, and need to be able to know what sort of loft and distance you can achieve, judging the slopes and distances of where you want to land.  Then you have to putt, which sucks.

I hate it. :mad:
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Post by: morfiend on July 11, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
:rofl
this, with hockey a close second, if this isnt a close second. Both require great skill and technique, as well as a great sense of balance.


  I've done some gymnastics and played hockey for many years and both require a high degree of skill but I'd place boxing above both. You'll learn real quick if you have skill or not and if you dont then you're best off shadow boxing.

  Golf is another sport I'd rate as needing a high skill level,looks easy but it's far from it.

  However underwater basket weaving has to take top spot,you now how hard it is to hold your breath and weave rattan??? :devil

    Oh and I almost forgot flyfishing,there's so much involved you need skills in many areas.

    :salute
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Post by: ACE on July 11, 2012, 05:04:45 PM
Golf baseball hockey.
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Post by: Dragon on July 11, 2012, 05:06:47 PM
Billiards or chess.  In most other sports the participants physical size, agility, speed, and strength can be an advantage or disadvantage thus limiting the actual amount of skill needed.
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Post by: BreakingBad on July 11, 2012, 05:07:38 PM
On second thought what about curling.  Not only does it require skill, but it is also very tidy.
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Post by: Masherbrum on July 11, 2012, 05:14:13 PM
Soccer
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Post by: slimmer on July 11, 2012, 05:27:07 PM
Ice Hockey
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Post by: MaSonZ on July 11, 2012, 05:30:14 PM
I would have to vote golf, at which I play appallingly or not at all.

You wouldn't think it would be that hard, after all the ball isn't even moving when you strike it.

I had a friend liken it to chopping wood with an ax, but being able to hit exactly the same spot every single time.

The whole motion of the golf swing has so many components it is mind boggling.  The whole body has to move in a synchronized motion and any one part not in place will mess it up...the grip, arms, body twisting, knees, feet...

Then to top it off you have the different clubs, and need to be able to know what sort of loft and distance you can achieve, judging the slopes and distances of where you want to land.  Then you have to putt, which sucks.

I hate it. :mad:
I would say MMA above boxing... I feel much more agility, hand/eye coordination. Harder to block kicks and punches, as well as grapples/tackles and pins then it is to block punches, correct?
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Post by: icepac on July 11, 2012, 05:36:02 PM
Formula one.
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Post by: MaSonZ on July 11, 2012, 05:39:25 PM
Formula one.
touche.
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Post by: Dace on July 11, 2012, 05:47:28 PM
Many have said already. Baseball and golf would come to mind first. Lack of skill in soccer or american football can be overcome by pure athleticism  I.E. strength, speed, and size. That goes for basketball as well, come to think of it.
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Post by: MrMeanie on July 11, 2012, 05:48:11 PM
The sport of understanding women.

+1
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Post by: Ten60 on July 11, 2012, 05:49:43 PM
Racing isnt a sport.  And no I won't debate it with you.  I LOVE racing and would watch racing almost over any other programming...  But no.

Golf, Boxing, the 10 meter platform diver...  That scares the s$&t outta me.
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Post by: GScholz on July 11, 2012, 05:50:14 PM
Isle of Man TT would get my vote.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS43s3slbGY&feature=related

Extreme skill needed just to survive it.
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Post by: MaSonZ on July 11, 2012, 05:51:34 PM
Racing isnt a sport.  And no I won't debate it with you.  I LOVE racing and would watch racing almost over any other programming...  But no.
how do you figure? takes a great deal of physical endurance on the body and mind, drivers need to be in shape to do half way well, the other comes from skill, and practice. all things an athlete needs, no?
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Post by: RTHolmes on July 11, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
cricket. its bewilderingly technical and relies on fast-twitch muscle genes and all round athletic ability as well as cat-like reflexes. not to mention requiring the mentality of both a sprinter and a endurance runner.
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Post by: Volron on July 11, 2012, 06:22:23 PM
The sport of understanding women.

Thread = Done. :D
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Post by: Krupinski on July 11, 2012, 06:25:11 PM
cricket. its bewilderingly technical and relies on fast-twitch muscle genes and all round athletic ability as well as cat-like reflexes. not to mention requiring the mentality of both a sprinter and a endurance runner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYMhT_wgBwE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgz5-XToJIw&feature=related

 :noid
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Post by: mthrockmor on July 11, 2012, 06:34:37 PM
I would say golf, just by observation.

Those that play basketball, soccer, football, baseball, tennis etc after a few years reach a level of proficiency where they can play at competitive levels. From what I understand most golfers will play 10, 20+ years and never break 100 (par being 72).

I suppose if one plotted this, then graphed it the bulk would suck at golf, so a fraction over this curve would be competetive?

Boo
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Post by: ALFAMEGA51 on July 11, 2012, 06:39:36 PM
Baseball requires a good deal of skill, i put so much into my hitting mechanics, from head to to toe, but ide say Gymnastics looks pretty damn hard to , as ive never done it though  :P
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Post by: MaSonZ on July 11, 2012, 06:41:18 PM
Baseball requires a good deal of skill, i put so much into my hitting mechanics, from head to to toe, but ide say Gymnastics looks pretty damn hard to , as ive never done it though  :P
Baseball really isnt, technique, to a degree, but its a very basic sport in contrast to other sports. I feel.
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Post by: ALFAMEGA51 on July 11, 2012, 06:49:47 PM
Baseball really isnt, technique, to a degree, but its a very basic sport in contrast to other sports. I feel.
I understand your feelings  :)
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Post by: titanic3 on July 11, 2012, 06:52:38 PM
Starcraft II.

I'm serious.

http://www.cracked.com/article_18763_5-insane-true-facts-about-starcraft-professional-sport.html
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: APDrone on July 11, 2012, 07:02:51 PM
(http://www.ka4zzq.com/photosbyavery/Skill_v1.jpg)
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Post by: katanaso on July 11, 2012, 07:04:51 PM
My thoughts:

Baseball as a whole isn't hard -- hitting a baseball is hard!  Being a really good pitcher is hard as well.

Golf isn't a sport, it's a game, albeit a game that requires a lot of skill.  It's not hard to become a 10-15 handicap, but to become a scratch golfer, that's a lot of practice and skill.  It's also not a physically demanding game in the sense that you can be very out of shape and still be good at it.

Car racing and other motorsports are physically demanding and require great reflexes and coordination.

Soccer requires a lot of skill with the feet.  Being in the peak physical condition comes with playing the game.  But the ball control, while being whacked and pushed around, is a tough skill to master.

My picks would be gymnastics (all aspects), hockey (ice skating, handling a puck, shooting) , and polo (master horseback riders that hit a ball with a mallet while galloping around??)
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Post by: MaSonZ on July 11, 2012, 07:07:50 PM
(http://www.ka4zzq.com/photosbyavery/Skill_v1.jpg)
point.

hockey (ice skating, handling a puck, shooting) , and polo (master horseback riders that hit a ball with a mallet while galloping around??)

If you've ever played hockey you would know trying to handle/shoot a puck while being hit is twice as hard as anything you may do in your life as far as balance, and hand/eye cooridination combined will be tested...
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Post by: Butcher on July 11, 2012, 07:14:25 PM
Major sports are extremely tough, I've played quite a few from golf, martial arts, football, soccer, hockey and baseball.

In my opinion, trying to hit a baseball is pretty high up there, lets forget little league where kids throw batting practice and only a fast ball, I am talking at least college level.

I went to high school world series and won in oklahoma, its a huge shock going from the typical 75-80mph pitcher to seeing some get in the late 80s and early 90s.
Then again my arm blew up being a closer my first year of college, I could throw easily low 90s which was only pitch i knew till I was in JV for one year where I learned a curve and change up.
As a hitter, forget that - any lefty facing a lefty knows the harder he throws the worse it gets, especially if there's any curve or angle on the ball. Don't think I hit over 300 my entire high school time.

Funny little fact:
Matt diaz of the atlanta braves was a catcher for my catholic high school, when I was in 8th or 9th grade? I was a JV player before changing schools to Lakeland where I was a varsity my sophmore year, any how the first pitch I threw
was I thought my best fast ball - until he put it 400+ feet dead center field over the fence, never gave up a homer until that pitch, not so fun when you usually strike people out and someone launches it like nothing.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 11, 2012, 07:19:20 PM
Baseball really isnt, technique, to a degree, but its a very basic sport in contrast to other sports. I feel.

I totally disagree with this because hitting the ball isn't the single hardest part, it's much like Golf. You can't just pick up a golf club and know how to swing it with proper technique, a baseball swing is the same thing. It takes time to perfect it and move your body in the correct sequence.
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Post by: Tracerfi on July 11, 2012, 07:24:37 PM
The sport of understanding women.
Skuzzy Has it right
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Post by: kilo2 on July 11, 2012, 07:25:19 PM
I vote golf which is a sport.
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Post by: Tupac on July 11, 2012, 07:55:40 PM
Air racing. If you aren't proficient you die.

/thread
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Post by: Midway on July 11, 2012, 08:02:39 PM
Gymnastics.  


 :aok  speaking from several years of experience.

Oh, and Aces High pretty tough to be awesome at too! :cheers:
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Post by: Ten60 on July 11, 2012, 08:06:09 PM
:aok  speaking from several years of experience.

Oh, and Aces High pretty tough to be awesome at too! :cheers:
I bet you clean up on the balance beam.
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Post by: Shuffler on July 11, 2012, 08:17:05 PM
The sport of understanding women.

[/thread]
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Post by: Ack-Ack on July 11, 2012, 08:27:12 PM
I was going to say Dwarf/Midget Tossing but thinking about it more, success in that sport is more dependent on athletic skill and strength.  Sure, a fine knowledge of Dwarf/Midget aerodynamics is needed but brute strength can trump skill in that sport.

ack-ack
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Post by: SPKmes on July 11, 2012, 08:36:53 PM
synchronized swimming
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Post by: VonMessa on July 11, 2012, 08:44:58 PM
sailing
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Post by: Midway on July 11, 2012, 08:54:05 PM
sailing

 :headscratch:  That's mostly fun... didn't take long to learn.
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Post by: VonMessa on July 11, 2012, 08:56:42 PM
:headscratch:  That's mostly fun... didn't take long to learn.

I mean real sailing, not you playing with your dinghy in the lake.
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Post by: Midway on July 11, 2012, 08:59:30 PM
I mean real sailing, not you playing with your dinghy in the lake.

Sailed in an ocean race from Jax to St. Augustine.  32ft boat, IIRC.

Real sailing?  jib, mainsail, and spinnaker.
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Post by: VonMessa on July 11, 2012, 09:05:32 PM
Sailed in an ocean race from Jax to St. Augustine.  32ft boat, IIRC.

Real sailing?  jib, mainsail, and spinnaker.

Did you skipper her?

Deck monkey or rail meat does not qualify as sailing.
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Post by: Midway on July 11, 2012, 09:06:33 PM
Did you skipper her?

Deck monkey or rail meat does not qualify as sailing.

neg, not in that race... but have other times. :)

nuff said though.... just saying I see it more as fun than skill, although skill is certainly involved.
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Post by: BoilerDown on July 11, 2012, 10:55:59 PM
The problem with golf, chess, and a few others mentioned, is that they're games, and this thread asks about sports.  I'm going to go with baseball.
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Post by: kilo2 on July 12, 2012, 12:08:42 AM
The problem with golf


It is a sport.
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Post by: guncrasher on July 12, 2012, 12:33:24 AM
Many have said already. Baseball and golf would come to mind first. Lack of skill in soccer or american football can be overcome by pure athleticism  I.E. strength, speed, and size. That goes for basketball as well, come to think of it.

I dont think so.  if you cant kick or move the ball around in soccer you can run all you want but you will only get tired.  same for football run all you want but if you cant have the skill to determine where to go well you end up in the bench.

like a comedian said years ago “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” as for baseball how much skill do the other 7 guys  need, to watch the pitcher throw the ball to the catcher?


semp
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Post by: Butcher on July 12, 2012, 12:40:24 AM
I was going to say Dwarf/Midget Tossing but thinking about it more, success in that sport is more dependent on athletic skill and strength.  Sure, a fine knowledge of Dwarf/Midget aerodynamics is needed but brute strength can trump skill in that sport.

ack-ack

Sadly my state was the first to ban this as "humiliating" to a human being - even though people signed up for it - got paid for it and made a career out of it.
/make it worse? they made far more then I did in one year......

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Post by: Guppy35 on July 12, 2012, 03:01:52 AM
Hitting a 90+ mph fastball is about the hardest thing to do in sports
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Post by: lyric1 on July 12, 2012, 03:17:31 AM
King pin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Srm21isYMs
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Post by: RTHolmes on July 12, 2012, 05:52:24 AM
Hitting a 90+ mph fastball is about the hardest thing to do in sports

thats why I vote cricket - same speeds, similar ball (a bit heavier and alot harder) but it can come at you from almost any angle, on either side, anywhere from your toes to your head. the bounce adds a whole extra layer of complexity and unpredictability to it. plus you dont just face 3 pitches, you can be out there for hours at a time facing 100s of 90mph balls ...
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Post by: Scherf on July 12, 2012, 06:20:12 AM
You guys ever see Olympic ping-pong? Those guys move at speeds exceeding wtf.
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Post by: RTHolmes on July 12, 2012, 07:23:42 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYMhT_wgBwE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgz5-XToJIw&feature=related

 :noid

 :rofl

didnt see the guy pitching at the cricketer but I hope it was underarm softball style, because the baseball player was not facing even school-level bowling. no runup. soft and straight ready for the guy to swing at. no runup! this guy would be out first ball in club cricket.
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Post by: ebfd11 on July 12, 2012, 07:28:36 AM
Lawn Dart catching.
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Post by: Midway on July 12, 2012, 08:06:32 AM
Hitting a 90+ mph fastball is about the hardest thing to do in sports

Given how often the best baseball players in the world miss 90+ mph fastballs repeatedly, looks more like luck than skill to me. :headscratch:
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Post by: katanaso on July 12, 2012, 08:08:16 AM
It is a sport.

What makes you consider it a sport rather than a game that requires a physical skill?
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Post by: Rolex on July 12, 2012, 08:12:36 AM
Golf.

Why is this wonderfully maddening, royal and ancient game still played in the 21st century? What is it about this exhilaratingly taunting game that can make grown men cry, mold men into boys, make preachers swear and atheists pray? It is, without a doubt, the most infuriatingly challenging, temper-bendingly complex, sublimely enjoyable sport on earth. Simply put, it’s the best damn game ever invented.

No one disputes that golf is the most difficult of all games to master. But how can this be, since as the golfer prepares to hit his shot, neither the golf ball nor his target is moving? No one ever tackles the golfer. No one ever tries to catch or deflect the ball, and no one ever hits the ball back at him. And yet, making the flight of a golf ball behave consistently is harder than walking on water. Lifetimes are spent trying to change low, screaming, banana slices into high, gentle draws.

Golfers routinely shell out obscene amounts of cash for the latest sets of irons or newest, high-tech drivers without blinking an eye. And they gladly fork over $4 each for the latest, soon to be lost, revolutionary new golf balls. Oh, and don’t forget the books, videos, magazines, training gadgets and gimmicks.

Let’s face it. Golfers are suckers. If all the distance and accuracy promised by all the products they’ve bought over the years actually made it out to the course with them, every par 4 would be a drive and a putt and the average golfer would be playing on Sunday afternoons with Phil Michelson, Bubba Watson and Dustin Johnson. But sadly, the reality is no matter how much money the average golfer spends, he can’t buy a birdie and certainly can’t break 80.

Some days the golf swing is so easy, even effortless. And other days it is nowhere to be found. Sometimes a golfer gets so confused and confounded by his so-called swing that he doesn’t know whether to scratch his watch or wind his ass. But, therein lies the unrelenting, magnetic pull of golf.

It’s often said after a bad bounce or lipped out putt, “Man, that’s not fair.” But nowhere in the rules of golf does it say that golf will be fair. The rules do say, however, that every stroke shall be counted, even the ones that miss the ball. There is no such thing as a bad bounce or a good bounce in golf; it is simply the “rub of the green.” Golf makes no accommodation for double faults or foul balls. It’s just the player against the course, and when crunch time comes, there are no co-pilots, pinch hitters or time outs. In baseball, a 450-foot shot over the wall definitely counts more than a drag bunt single down the first base line. But in golf, a three-foot putt counts the same as a 300-yard drive, thank you very much.

True golfers are totally and utterly addicted to the game and freely admit it. Every mirror or window passed by is a chance to check a position at the top of the swing. Every pretty day is an excuse to sneak away from work a little early for a quick nine holes. Golfers live for daylight saving time.

There is nothing in the world more pitiful than watching a golfer with the yips. And, when a golfer’s swing goes bad, it can get ugly in a hurry. The post play description of a bad round sounds like a square dance call at the Tennessee State Fair: “Hooked it to the left and sliced it to the right. Hit it thin, hit it fat, boy what a sight!”

But when a golfer does manage to find his swing, even for just one glorious, TV shot, the world is perfect again and his hope to master the game is resurrected. He resolves to keep that swing for all eternity, usually only to lose it on the very next hole.
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Post by: Midway on July 12, 2012, 08:17:26 AM
What makes you consider it a sport rather than a game that requires a physical skill?

Sport is an activity concept involving rules, like football, sailing, chess, curling, even virtual dogfighting for fun.  A game is an event with a winner and a loser of a sport.  At least that's how I think of them.

Note the International Olympic Committe recognizes chess and curling as sports, neither of which require significant physical activity.  Although the tension of a game of either might make you sweat.  :)
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Post by: Ten60 on July 12, 2012, 08:21:24 AM
“Golf is a good walk spoiled.”
Actually a Mark Twain original
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Post by: icepac on July 12, 2012, 09:12:06 AM
Hitting a 90+ mph fastball is about the hardest thing to do in sports

Easy compared to throwing a 90+mph fastball.
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Post by: VonMessa on July 12, 2012, 09:53:50 AM
Golf.

Why is this wonderfully maddening, royal and ancient game still played in the 21st century? What is it about this exhilaratingly taunting game that can make grown men cry, mold men into boys, make preachers swear and atheists pray? It is, without a doubt, the most infuriatingly challenging, temper-bendingly complex, sublimely enjoyable sport on earth. Simply put, it’s the best damn game ever invented.

No one disputes that golf is the most difficult of all games to master. But how can this be, since as the golfer prepares to hit his shot, neither the golf ball nor his target is moving? No one ever tackles the golfer. No one ever tries to catch or deflect the ball, and no one ever hits the ball back at him. And yet, making the flight of a golf ball behave consistently is harder than walking on water. Lifetimes are spent trying to change low, screaming, banana slices into high, gentle draws.

Golfers routinely shell out obscene amounts of cash for the latest sets of irons or newest, high-tech drivers without blinking an eye. And they gladly fork over $4 each for the latest, soon to be lost, revolutionary new golf balls. Oh, and don’t forget the books, videos, magazines, training gadgets and gimmicks.

Let’s face it. Golfers are suckers. If all the distance and accuracy promised by all the products they’ve bought over the years actually made it out to the course with them, every par 4 would be a drive and a putt and the average golfer would be playing on Sunday afternoons with Phil Michelson, Bubba Watson and Dustin Johnson. But sadly, the reality is no matter how much money the average golfer spends, he can’t buy a birdie and certainly can’t break 80.

Some days the golf swing is so easy, even effortless. And other days it is nowhere to be found. Sometimes a golfer gets so confused and confounded by his so-called swing that he doesn’t know whether to scratch his watch or wind his ass. But, therein lies the unrelenting, magnetic pull of golf.

It’s often said after a bad bounce or lipped out putt, “Man, that’s not fair.” But nowhere in the rules of golf does it say that golf will be fair. The rules do say, however, that every stroke shall be counted, even the ones that miss the ball. There is no such thing as a bad bounce or a good bounce in golf; it is simply the “rub of the green.” Golf makes no accommodation for double faults or foul balls. It’s just the player against the course, and when crunch time comes, there are no co-pilots, pinch hitters or time outs. In baseball, a 450-foot shot over the wall definitely counts more than a drag bunt single down the first base line. But in golf, a three-foot putt counts the same as a 300-yard drive, thank you very much.

True golfers are totally and utterly addicted to the game and freely admit it. Every mirror or window passed by is a chance to check a position at the top of the swing. Every pretty day is an excuse to sneak away from work a little early for a quick nine holes. Golfers live for daylight saving time.

There is nothing in the world more pitiful than watching a golfer with the yips. And, when a golfer’s swing goes bad, it can get ugly in a hurry. The post play description of a bad round sounds like a square dance call at the Tennessee State Fair: “Hooked it to the left and sliced it to the right. Hit it thin, hit it fat, boy what a sight!”

But when a golfer does manage to find his swing, even for just one glorious, TV shot, the world is perfect again and his hope to master the game is resurrected. He resolves to keep that swing for all eternity, usually only to lose it on the very next hole.

** LANGUAGE ***

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4&feature=related)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Butcher on July 12, 2012, 09:59:37 AM
Apparently fishing is the hardest sport for bill dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1lBoEeUiGk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1lBoEeUiGk)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: katanaso on July 12, 2012, 10:16:59 AM
Easy compared to throwing a 90+mph fastball.

Hmm.  I'd have to disagree, as somebody that used to be able to do both.
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Post by: Midway on July 12, 2012, 10:23:12 AM
Hmm.  I'd have to disagree, as somebody that used to be able to do both.

 :O
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: icepac on July 12, 2012, 10:56:12 AM
I still can hit a 90mph fast ball but I sure can't throw one anymore.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JimmyC on July 12, 2012, 10:58:03 AM
Its obvious....

Tiddly Winks... ;)


or deathmatch drinking   :cheers:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JunkyII on July 12, 2012, 11:16:33 AM
Been playing golf 13 years, I have a 5 handicap, have hit the ball 330 yards off the tee, and sunk shots from 120 yards....I still hit it in the woods every once in a while. annoyingly hard

Lacrosse is the hardest 2 feet running sport....not many breaks. Tired Hard

Gymnastics very hard

Hockey hard

Baseball is very easy to pick up, and just like all sports hard to go pro.

 :salute
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Zoney on July 12, 2012, 11:22:25 AM
I've participated and done fairly well in alot of sports, including motorsports.  Raced cars on road.  Raced motorcycles off and on road.  The one sport that used everything all the time was motorcycle roadracing.  Compared to automobile racing it was 10 times as hard.  The difference in the 2 being on a bike, you aren't strapped in to a seat, holding you in place so you can control the vehicle.  You are hanging on to the bars, turning the bike, right hand doing the gas and the front brake.  Left hand hanging on turning and doing the clutch.  One foot on the pegs and shifting, the other rear brakes.  You don't really sit down, you squeeze with your knees, transitioning from one side of the bike to the other as you hang off around corners.  Even the movement of your head changes things, sometimes it seems just moving your eyeballs effects the bike in a turn.  One mistake and your down, no cage to protect you.  The likelyhood of you sliding and then coming out of it wheels spinning throwing dirt up behind you as you re-enter the track, slim to none.

One of the greatest roadracers of our time, Valentino Rossi from Italy, tested with Ferrari in a Formula 1 car and had lap times that would have qualified him to enter a race with them.  He did it to get a taste of what he might like to try in the future.  I do not recall the reverse ever happening, re: A Formula 1 champion hopping on a bike and riding it fast enough to qualify.

Just my .02 !
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 12, 2012, 11:48:52 AM
the TT.  Absolutely the TT.
I can't think of another annual sporting event with a death toll above 250.

http://youtu.be/v0pLZyLXJKg?hd=1&t=3m3s
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Zoney on July 12, 2012, 12:01:04 PM
the TT.  Absolutely the TT.
I can't think of another annual sporting event with a death toll above 250.

http://youtu.be/v0pLZyLXJKg?hd=1&t=3m3s

And I would agree with that.  20 years ago I had a full sponsorship to race there.  All expenses paid, $2,000 dollar "show up" mone, and whatever I might earn with a good position.

I was sent a couple of videos to study to help with memorizing the track which takes years to really learn.  Watched them both , once.  Sent them back with a note: "No Thankyou".

It's the place that kills the very best.  RIP Joey Dunlop, and all the other champions and racers that lost everything for what they loved.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 12, 2012, 01:21:40 PM
RTHolmes, do they throw off-speed/Breaking balls in Cricket? I don't think so...

I'd like to see Semp track a fly ball..  :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JunkyII on July 12, 2012, 01:29:48 PM
RTHolmes, do they throw off-speed/Breaking balls in Cricket? I don't think so...

I'd like to see Semp track a fly ball..  :D
Can a baseball player hit a tiny white ball 155 yards turning it almost 90 degrees in the air and land said ball to 9 feet from a designated target?

A golfer can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOROLxwKI_0&feature=related
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: RTHolmes on July 12, 2012, 01:35:46 PM
yes we call it swing bowling, and English bowlers are particularly good at it :rock

I'm not very familiar with baseball but I'd guess theres a bunch more different ways of delivering a ball in cricket due to the variety in pace, line, length, the ball's seam, the ability to bowl round the wicket, spin etc...

if you're a pitcher check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_(cricket) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_%28cricket%29) you might find it interesting :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 12, 2012, 01:40:40 PM
Can a baseball player hit a tiny white ball 155 yards turning it almost 90 degrees in the air and land said ball to 9 feet from a designated target?

A golfer can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOROLxwKI_0&feature=related

Nice  :lol

But his technique is wrong.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVN1XypqmdI

 :noid
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on July 12, 2012, 01:47:08 PM
Golf...a sport...... :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl



it may be difficult but that don't make it a sport......



Gymnastics   :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Midway on July 12, 2012, 01:49:24 PM
...
Gymnastics   :aok

Ink and I agree on something else.   :banana:

Another step on the path to building our relationship as buds. :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: RTHolmes on July 12, 2012, 01:55:31 PM
Can a baseball player hit a tiny white ball 155 yards turning it almost 90 degrees in the air and land said ball to 9 feet from a designated target?

a ball which ... isnt moving.

can a decent batsman place a ball in a 18' circle 150yd away? sure. the difference is the ball is hard, weighs 6oz and is travelling at 90mph when he hits it ...
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ToeTag on July 12, 2012, 02:00:05 PM
Long distance shooting.  Try hitting 10 for 10 at 1000 yards on a bi-pod only and not using a bench rest.  Makes a 90 mph fast ball seem easy.

GOLF....that's just a form of sadism!

Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: RTHolmes on July 12, 2012, 02:04:31 PM
golf, shooting, darts ... if these are sports then this is what an elite sportsman looks like:

(http://oursportsplace.com/wp-content/gallery/darts/adny-fordham-get_1359893i.jpg)

surely theres got to be an athletic element to a sport? strength, fitness and all that :headscratch:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: guncrasher on July 12, 2012, 03:16:09 PM


I'd like to see Semp track a fly ball..  :D

what is so hard about it.  we are all born with the ability to catch things.  it takes a lot of calculations to figure out where a ball is going to fall when thrown up in the air and yet we dont think about it.  we are born with the ability to do it.  all we need is the ability to run to it.  and to be honest how many times does an outfielder catches a ball in a 9 inning game?  none? a couple?  those guys get paid a lot of money to look at the game from the infield.  most action is pitcher, catcher and some guy throwing it  to first base once in a while.


semp
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Nathan60 on July 12, 2012, 03:20:49 PM
Im gonna throw Sailing out there.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 12, 2012, 03:27:34 PM
what is so hard about it.  we are all born with the ability to catch things.  it takes a lot of calculations to figure out where a ball is going to fall when thrown up in the air and yet we dont think about it.  we are born with the ability to do it.  all we need is the ability to run to it.  and to be honest how many times does an outfielder catches a ball in a 9 inning game?  none? a couple?  those guys get paid a lot of money to look at the game from the infield.  most action is pitcher, catcher and some guy throwing it  to first base once in a while.


semp


(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1231874/brycederp.gif)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Nathan60 on July 12, 2012, 03:30:46 PM
(http://chzfailnation.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/epic-fail-sports-failure-oh-god-it-touched-me-will-hagerup.gif)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Shuffler on July 12, 2012, 03:31:43 PM
Can a baseball player hit a tiny white ball 155 yards turning it almost 90 degrees in the air and land said ball to 9 feet from a designated target?

A golfer can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOROLxwKI_0&feature=related

...and 400 yards....
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: katanaso on July 12, 2012, 03:33:03 PM
I still can hit a 90mph fast ball but I sure can't throw one anymore.

That's impressive.  A few years after I stopped playing, I couldn't hit anything with speed.  It was really disheartening.  Even at 41, I can still throw a bullet, but without the stamina of youth.  However with hitting, forget it.  The hand-eye coordination is just gone.  It kept me from going out for men's leagues.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Nathan60 on July 12, 2012, 03:34:01 PM
not sure if mentioned but billiards is another sport you need to know  your stiuff.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on July 12, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
Im gonna throw Sailing out there.

I already did  :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: GScholz on July 12, 2012, 04:16:36 PM
the TT.  Absolutely the TT.
I can't think of another annual sporting event with a death toll above 250.

http://youtu.be/v0pLZyLXJKg?hd=1&t=3m3s

Awesome video!
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Waldo on July 12, 2012, 04:20:57 PM
Sport is an activity concept involving rules, like football, sailing, chess, curling, even virtual dogfighting for fun.  A game is an event with a winner and a loser of a sport.  At least that's how I think of them.

Note the International Olympic Committe recognizes chess and curling as sports, neither of which require significant physical activity.  Although the tension of a game of either might make you sweat.  :)

 You have obviously never swept a curling rock that your skip threw way light and needs to make the 4 ft.  :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: pervert on July 12, 2012, 04:25:17 PM
Its football or soccer as the Americans call it, I remember reading a sports science article about it requiring the most skills a few years back, weirdly moto cross came out the most physically demanding of all sports  :headscratch:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TonyJoey on July 12, 2012, 04:25:26 PM
I'd say playing goalie in ice hockey is one of the toughest positions in sports. Those guys are out there on an island facing shots that reach 90 and 100 mph in the top leagues. You have to be a little off in the head to want to put yourself in front of blistering shots for a career.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JOACH1M on July 12, 2012, 04:30:47 PM
Baseball, hockey, or lacrosse.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ToeTag on July 12, 2012, 06:40:51 PM
Awesome video!

ok 40 mins of car vs motorcycle video's.....and....motorcycles = organ donor.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Midway on July 12, 2012, 06:49:44 PM
You have obviously never swept a curling rock that your skip threw way light and needs to make the 4 ft.  :D

True, forgot about the scrubbing/polishing.   :salute
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 12, 2012, 07:01:53 PM
What about Quick Draw with single action revolvers?
http://youtu.be/thCl_mYIUBE?t=10m38s

Or 10 skeet shooting at a time?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcpB2l-ljnc
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Alpha81 on July 12, 2012, 07:26:03 PM
Baseball, at the top levels...Hands down, thing is, you really have to know the game to realize it.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: morfiend on July 12, 2012, 07:53:22 PM
I've participated and done fairly well in alot of sports, including motorsports.  Raced cars on road.  Raced motorcycles off and on road.  The one sport that used everything all the time was motorcycle roadracing.  Compared to automobile racing it was 10 times as hard.  The difference in the 2 being on a bike, you aren't strapped in to a seat, holding you in place so you can control the vehicle.  You are hanging on to the bars, turning the bike, right hand doing the gas and the front brake.  Left hand hanging on turning and doing the clutch.  One foot on the pegs and shifting, the other rear brakes.  You don't really sit down, you squeeze with your knees, transitioning from one side of the bike to the other as you hang off around corners.  Even the movement of your head changes things, sometimes it seems just moving your eyeballs effects the bike in a turn.  One mistake and your down, no cage to protect you.  The likelyhood of you sliding and then coming out of it wheels spinning throwing dirt up behind you as you re-enter the track, slim to none.

One of the greatest roadracers of our time, Valentino Rossi from Italy, tested with Ferrari in a Formula 1 car and had lap times that would have qualified him to enter a race with them.  He did it to get a taste of what he might like to try in the future.  I do not recall the reverse ever happening, re: A Formula 1 champion hopping on a bike and riding it fast enough to qualify.

Just my .02 !


  Zoney,

  Shumie did some bike racing when he first retired from F1,while it wasnt motogp it was very close and ya he qualified quite well and did ok for an old dude!

  Having done both off road and some track time I think off road riding is slightly tougher.

  I still stand by my statement that boxing is 1 of the hardest sports to be good or skilled at.  Lacrossse is tough too but takes a bckseat to Irish Hurling!!! those guys are insane!!!


    :salute
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 12, 2012, 08:17:29 PM

  Zoney,

  Shumie did some bike racing when he first retired from F1,while it wasnt motogp it was very close and ya he qualified quite well and did ok for an old dude!

  Having done both off road and some track time I think off road riding is slightly tougher.

  I still stand by my statement that boxing is 1 of the hardest sports to be good or skilled at.  Lacrossse is tough too but takes a bckseat to Irish Hurling!!! those guys are insane!!!


    :salute

I think Shumie should do sprint cars for a season after he retires from F1 again.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: curry1 on July 12, 2012, 08:34:16 PM
minesweeper
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MiloMorai on July 12, 2012, 08:41:46 PM
Since bike and car racing have been mentioned, I will nominate power boat racing.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 12, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
Boat racing is also extremely dangerous.  Just ask any of the dead guys who've tried to set a new speed record.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MiloMorai on July 12, 2012, 08:59:05 PM
Boat racing is also extremely dangerous.  Just ask any of the dead guys who've tried to set a new speed record.

Actually when I decided to go boat racing in 1975 I did some research. Boat racing was not in the top 10 list of dangerous sports.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 12, 2012, 10:44:04 PM
Racing may not be, but record setting is.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Wolfala on July 12, 2012, 11:06:37 PM
Paintball
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: 1sum41 on July 12, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
lacrosse
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JOACH1M on July 13, 2012, 01:24:32 AM
Paintball
How?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: cattb on July 13, 2012, 01:40:47 AM
The russian bar, no one brought it up........ :D

Maybe that falls under acrobats
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: uptown on July 13, 2012, 05:21:33 AM
Which sport do you think requires the most 'skill' to be proficient? I'm not talking about athleticism.

I'd have to say Baseball, Golf, and Ice Hockey would be at the top.

Chess
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: IrishOne on July 13, 2012, 05:28:04 AM
ice hockey.   hands down.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: BreakingBad on July 13, 2012, 10:00:40 AM
The sport of understanding women.

See rule #4  :bolt:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on July 13, 2012, 10:20:13 AM
Boat racing is also extremely dangerous.  Just ask any of the dead guys who've tried to set a new speed record.

I thought this was a discussion about skill, not danger.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Nathan60 on July 13, 2012, 10:35:54 AM
Well the guys in the wingsuits are participating in a prety dangerous sport aswell, the I suppose rodeo  probably sends more people to the hospital than most sports out there.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Shuffler on July 13, 2012, 11:31:55 AM
Well after reading the threads this morning.... swimming on the beach in Israel may be one. :D

Probably more towards dangerous but just navigating around women with guns takes some skill.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JunkyII on July 13, 2012, 01:22:46 PM
If you say golf isn't a sport your very ignorant.....it's more physically demanding then you think.

If you disagree, buy a driver then try to hit the ball 300 yards....your back will give out before you hit it that distance.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Zoney on July 13, 2012, 01:50:49 PM

  Zoney,

  Shumie did some bike racing when he first retired from F1,while it wasnt motogp it was very close and ya he qualified quite well and did ok for an old dude!

  Having done both off road and some track time I think off road riding is slightly tougher.

  I still stand by my statement that boxing is 1 of the hardest sports to be good or skilled at.  Lacrossse is tough too but takes a bckseat to Irish Hurling!!! those guys are insane!!!


    :salute

Wow, i didn't know that, but he has always impressed me.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 13, 2012, 02:25:36 PM
I have to agree with the lacrosse / hurling comparison.  If anyone doesn't they should look up hurling.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on July 13, 2012, 03:24:53 PM
If you say golf isn't a sport your very ignorant.....it's more physically demanding then you think.

If you disagree, buy a driver then try to hit the ball 300 yards....your back will give out before you hit it that distance.

Much more interesting when you are tanked   :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: FYB on July 13, 2012, 06:34:49 PM
The sport of understanding women.
Signature worthy.  :rofl
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Scherf on July 13, 2012, 08:00:29 PM
John Surtees would probably agree with you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Surtees

I've participated and done fairly well in alot of sports, including motorsports.  Raced cars on road.  Raced motorcycles off and on road.  The one sport that used everything all the time was motorcycle roadracing.  Compared to automobile racing it was 10 times as hard.  The difference in the 2 being on a bike, you aren't strapped in to a seat, holding you in place so you can control the vehicle.  You are hanging on to the bars, turning the bike, right hand doing the gas and the front brake.  Left hand hanging on turning and doing the clutch.  One foot on the pegs and shifting, the other rear brakes.  You don't really sit down, you squeeze with your knees, transitioning from one side of the bike to the other as you hang off around corners.  Even the movement of your head changes things, sometimes it seems just moving your eyeballs effects the bike in a turn.  One mistake and your down, no cage to protect you.  The likelyhood of you sliding and then coming out of it wheels spinning throwing dirt up behind you as you re-enter the track, slim to none.

One of the greatest roadracers of our time, Valentino Rossi from Italy, tested with Ferrari in a Formula 1 car and had lap times that would have qualified him to enter a race with them.  He did it to get a taste of what he might like to try in the future.  I do not recall the reverse ever happening, re: A Formula 1 champion hopping on a bike and riding it fast enough to qualify.

Just my .02 !
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: mtnman on July 14, 2012, 01:06:53 PM
Which sport do you think requires the most 'skill' to be proficient? I'm not talking about athleticism.

I'd have to say Baseball, Golf, and Ice Hockey would be at the top.


Falconry.  It's the "sport of kings".

It requires a high degree of skill and difficult-to-acquire knowledge across a variety of "subjects".  "Skill" in my eyes is primarily knowledge and technique.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 14, 2012, 01:12:08 PM
Disc golf.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 14, 2012, 01:25:22 PM
I've done too many sports to count, but in my opinion, the sports that have taken the most skill for me are

Wrestling, Goalie in Assoc. Football, and Boarder X.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 14, 2012, 01:50:21 PM
Junky, have you ever heard of Top Golf? It's in the DC area.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: SEraider on July 14, 2012, 02:59:23 PM
Polo, Ice Hockey and soccer.

Especially Polo and Ice Hockey:  You have to master the navigation of direction and hand skills.  All 4 limbs really.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Chalenge on July 14, 2012, 03:49:32 PM
The sport of understanding women.

Thats not a sport. Its an act of futility.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MaSonZ on July 14, 2012, 06:43:22 PM
Polo, Ice Hockey and soccer.

Especially Polo and Ice Hockey:  You have to master the navigation of direction and hand skills.  All 4 limbs really.
as well as your eyes and making split second decisions. 12 years under my belt.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Butcher on July 14, 2012, 06:50:14 PM
Going to comic con and taking home a woman.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MK-84 on July 14, 2012, 06:57:52 PM
Going to comic con and taking home a HOT woman.

*Fixed  :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ByeBye on July 14, 2012, 06:59:13 PM
Bowling, arm wrestling, RC aircraft flying and weight lifting.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Seanaldinho on July 14, 2012, 08:17:40 PM
Tupac got my vote with air racing. That close to the ground at around 200 knots. One slip/sneeze/cough/mistake is almost guranteed too result in death.

2nd for me soccer. Having played with people who have played before or never before there is a noticeable lack in skill instantly. What most people dont realize is how much mental capacity soccer takes. Where to be when, what to do when, when to do what all in a matter of moments along with physically mastering the skills is a never ending endeavour. For instance Ronaldinho while at one time being one of the most talented ball-handlers in the world he didnt stop he still learns new things today.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: BoilerDown on July 14, 2012, 11:43:28 PM
If you say golf isn't a sport your very ignorant.....it's more physically demanding then you think.

If you disagree, buy a driver then try to hit the ball 300 yards....your back will give out before you hit it that distance.

Irrelevant.  There are two components to what makes an activity a sport.  It needs to require athleticism of some type.  Golf passes that one, chess does not.  And the activity needs to be actively opposed by someone else.  I.e. "defense".  Golf fails this one, chess passes it.  Yes you can lose a golf tournament because someone else has a really good day.  But you can't do anything to prevent them from having a really good day, and that's why golf is just a game.  An activity that only passes one of the two criteria is a game, not a sport, which means chess, although its is actively opposed by someone else, is not a sport.  Many twitch-action computer games are more worthy of being called a sport than golf.  Fishing is more worthy as well, because at least the fish has a say in the matter.

I haven't looked at what the dictionary says about "sport", but that's what I would put in the dictionary, if I were writing one.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 14, 2012, 11:47:13 PM
Irrelevant.  There are two components to what makes an activity a sport.  It needs to require athleticism of some type.  Golf passes that one, chess does not.  And the activity needs to be actively opposed by someone else.  I.e. "defense".  Golf fails this one, chess passes it.  Yes you can lose a golf tournament because someone else has a really good day.  But you can't do anything to prevent them from having a really good day, and that's why golf is just a game.  An activity that only passes one of the two criteria is a game, not a sport, which means chess, although its is actively opposed by someone else, is not a sport.  Many twitch-action computer games are more worthy of being called a sport than golf.  Fishing is more worthy as well, because at least the fish has a say in the matter.

I haven't looked at what the dictionary says about "sport", but that's what I would put in the dictionary, if I were writing one.


Then what do you consider Track & Field? Or Swimming? Or Speed Skating? Or Skiing? Many other sports would also shoot holes in that theory.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: BoilerDown on July 14, 2012, 11:50:46 PM
Then what do you consider Track & Field? Or Swimming? Or Speed Skating? Or Skiing? Many other sports would also shoot holes in that theory.

Those aren't true sports either.  People who call those sports do so because of the extreme amount of athleticism involved... i.e. to be good you have to be very much "in shape".  So they are more sports-like than golf is, but they aren't true sports.

Edit: to be fair Speed Skating, most skiiing events, and some track and field events are true sports, because you can prevent people from winning by blocking maneuvers, etc.  But I understand the negative example you are trying to pose.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rash on July 15, 2012, 08:18:42 AM
I played baseball most of my kid life.  I was pitcher and 2nd baseman.  The batting cage did wonders for hitting.  One of the most boring sports to watch if you're not playing.  Wrestling and boxing are some of the toughest sports to play.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MaSonZ on July 15, 2012, 08:29:16 AM
From Dictionary.com:

"sport
   [spawrt, spohrt] Show IPA
noun
1.
an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc. "

"game
1    [geym] Show IPA noun, adjective, gam·er, gam·est, verb, gamed, gam·ing.
noun
1.
an amusement or pastime: children's games. "
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rash on July 15, 2012, 08:50:57 AM
I played baseball most of my kid life.  I was pitcher and 2nd baseman.  The batting cage did wonders for hitting.  One of the most boring sports to watch if you're not playing.  Wrestling and boxing are some of the toughest sports to play.

I remember a couple of twin brothers that aggravated the heck out of me.  They were like 3 foot tall, and never swung at a ball.  All I had to do is throw strikes.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: macleod01 on July 15, 2012, 09:26:10 AM
Heck, I'm throwing a new one out there. It requires massive skill and is often in Competitive stages.

Extreme Bartending.

Don't diss it is just juggling, juggling doesn't have liquid to pour. It takes years to get semi decent. If you don't have hand eye coordination you can kiss it good bye! There are world championships held plus smaller championships. I believe this allows it to fall neatly into the 'Sport' definition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApEkdQjHRe4

Plus its great entertainment!
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Krupinski on July 15, 2012, 06:33:30 PM
Golf can be fun...

(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/hewhokillz/IMG_00782.png)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Plawranc on July 15, 2012, 06:45:53 PM
Fencing and Lawnbowls would be the most skill based sports IMO.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: mechanic on July 15, 2012, 07:08:51 PM
 Art of Flight  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaMTSOI1Zk4)

maybe not the most technically skillful sport, but certainly the one that provides possibly the worst unfortunate concequences when their is a lack of skill...and just so beautifully pure
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JunkyII on July 16, 2012, 09:01:20 AM
From Dictionary.com:

"sport
   [spawrt, spohrt] Show IPA
noun
1.
an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc. "

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an amusement or pastime: children's games. "
Irrelevant.  There are two components to what makes an activity a sport.  It needs to require athleticism of some type.  Golf passes that one, chess does not.  And the activity needs to be actively opposed by someone else.  I.e. "defense".  Golf fails this one, chess passes it.  Yes you can lose a golf tournament because someone else has a really good day.  But you can't do anything to prevent them from having a really good day, and that's why golf is just a game.  An activity that only passes one of the two criteria is a game, not a sport, which means chess, although its is actively opposed by someone else, is not a sport.  Many twitch-action computer games are more worthy of being called a sport than golf.  Fishing is more worthy as well, because at least the fish has a say in the matter.

I haven't looked at what the dictionary says about "sport", but that's what I would put in the dictionary, if I were writing one.

Boiler, when you play competitive golf you can play off of others people shots which adds a sort of "Defense" in peoples games. Example being the Playoff hole of the Master's.

But as Masonz has posted your definition is indeed wrong.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 16, 2012, 12:13:45 PM
This probably isn't a contender for the title but after seeing this, who else really wants one of these games for their basement?

It's called skee-bowl
http://tosh.comedycentral.com/video-clips/shark-tank---uncensored
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Bino on July 16, 2012, 12:38:45 PM
The Winter Biathlon: a combination of cross-country skiiing and rifle shooting...

(http://por-img.cimcontent.net/api/assets/bin-201207/181b05903886456bbebf0e128db60eb9.jpg)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 18, 2012, 01:45:18 AM
The Winter Biathlon: a combination of cross-country skiiing and rifle shooting...

(http://por-img.cimcontent.net/api/assets/bin-201207/181b05903886456bbebf0e128db60eb9.jpg)


Also known as a Scandinavian Drive-by
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: F22RaptorDude on July 18, 2012, 02:09:08 AM
(http://www.bbn-school.org/us/math/ap_stats/project_abstracts_folder/proj_student_research_folder/marcil_formula_1/marcil_formula1_files/image001.jpg) Maybe...
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Curval on July 18, 2012, 12:07:52 PM

Golf takes a whole bunch of skill....to play consistently well.

A couple of weeks ago I faced this 16th hole at Port Royal in Bda (they have played the last 2 PGA Grand Slams there).  235 yards from the blacks....where we decided we should hit from.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEJDiIuwo5I

I had to hit mine out over the water to get it to come back with the wind.  This shot didn't stay on the green but was in the right bunker pin-high when I got up to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfgsrocgk5o
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Curval on July 18, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
PS.  I play golf consistently inconsistently.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Maniac on July 18, 2012, 12:37:18 PM
Hard one.

MMA?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on July 18, 2012, 12:45:44 PM
Hard one.

MMA?

although MMA is much more of a sport then Golf is :rofl...you can get by with brute strength/speed/stamina...there are very few really skilled guys in the UFC.... only one that is just unbelievably skilled....and probably the best fighter since Bruce

Gymnastics takes way more skill.....open wheel racing....crazy skill...unlike those that just go left....although that is not easy ether....

Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JunkyII on July 18, 2012, 01:39:18 PM
although MMA is much more of a sport then Golf is :rofl...you can get by with brute strength/speed/stamina...there are very few really skilled guys in the UFC.... only one that is just unbelievably skilled....and probably the best fighter since Bruce

Gymnastics takes way more skill.....open wheel racing....crazy skill...unlike those that just go left....although that is not easy ether....


Wish I could smoke what your smoking :aok

Jon Bones Jones and Anderson Silva....which one were you speaking of?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on July 18, 2012, 01:43:57 PM
Wish I could smoke what your smoking :aok

Jon Bones Jones and Anderson Silva....which one were you speaking of?

well its green and sticky icky... :D


but Anderson Silva of course :aok

I wasn't impressed with Jones...but I cant say I have seen him fight a bunch of times....(I think only once)

don't get me wrong there are lots of good guys and some very good (Urijah Faber comes to mind)...but only one at Anderson's level....and that's him :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Maniac on July 18, 2012, 01:45:03 PM
Wish I could smoke what your smoking :aok

Jon Bones Jones and Anderson Silva....which one were you speaking of?

Both good ones, but Anderson Silva is imo the better one. I liked Feodor untill he started loosing, Feodor fits in the brute strenght/speed/stamina category, but he still started to loose eventually.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ACE on July 18, 2012, 02:33:38 PM
Silve vs sonnen was awesome lol!!  "Chael you can come to my house for a BBQ anytime". I died there :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JunkyII on July 18, 2012, 05:28:47 PM
Both good ones, but Anderson Silva is imo the better one. I liked Feodor untill he started loosing, Feodor fits in the brute strenght/speed/stamina category, but he still started to loose eventually.
Those were the ones that are currently at the top and are monsters in the ring....Jones's has atheltic genes (Brother plays on the Ravens) but still very talented.

I knew who Ink was talking about, just putting another name in there that was good.

 :salute
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 18, 2012, 08:03:29 PM
Guess, what I found, the new "Most Skill Based Sport"

Ice Cross.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1F2-6iizY&feature=relmfu
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1F2-6iizY&feature=relmfu)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppgw9DHYnbs
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppgw9DHYnbs)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ_Lb391YpI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ_Lb391YpI)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dvOHaciEnU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dvOHaciEnU)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: phatzo on July 18, 2012, 08:12:25 PM
Isle of Man TT would get my vote.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS43s3slbGY&feature=related

Extreme skill needed just to survive it.
got my vote too
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: DREDIOCK on July 18, 2012, 09:59:44 PM
Which sport do you think requires the most 'skill' to be proficient? I'm not talking about athleticism.

I'd have to say Baseball, Golf, and Ice Hockey would be at the top.


Beaver hunting
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on July 19, 2012, 07:04:24 AM
Beaver hunting

 :aok      :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Shuffler on July 19, 2012, 10:48:43 AM
Beaver hunting

 :rofl

This kind of crosses over with my post ... you could say beaver hunting on an Israeli beach. :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 19, 2012, 10:57:57 AM
Soccer.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Debrody on July 19, 2012, 11:04:50 AM
What kind of skill are we talking about?

Mental skill, forward planning? Possibly chess is the winner (or understanding the female brain, haha)
Reflexes, quick and steady hands/feet? Artistic gymnastics, table tennis, etc
Pure physical power? Athletics.
All together? I would say, soccer.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MarineUS on July 19, 2012, 11:35:20 AM
Aces High  :noid
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 19, 2012, 07:48:13 PM
Aces High  :noid

Sorry but that doesn't cut it, the only sport that you can be good at while drunk is Rugby
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: bj229r on July 19, 2012, 07:55:14 PM
Which sport do you think requires the most 'skill' to be proficient? I'm not talking about athleticism.

I'd have to say Baseball, Golf, and Ice Hockey would be at the top.

beer pong.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: WYOKIDIII on July 19, 2012, 11:09:25 PM
Pitchin' washers .
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Grayeagle on July 21, 2012, 10:12:41 PM
Air Racing .. with Unlimited Class at the top natch.

First .. you have to be skilled or lucky enough to have the money,
..then you gotta have enough skill to maintain a top notch pit crew/maintenance/design organization
..and *then* you have to be able to actually win races ..fly ..yaa baby.

Dis aint no pumped up kids game.

-Frank aka GE
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MarineUS on July 21, 2012, 11:19:38 PM
Air Racing .. with Unlimited Class at the top natch.

First .. you have to be skilled or lucky enough to have the money,
..then you gotta have enough skill to maintain a top notch pit crew/maintenance/design organization
..and *then* you have to be able to actually win races ..fly ..yaa baby.

Dis aint no pumped up kids game.

-Frank aka GE

It doesn't take skill to maintain a crew to make them good......that's just being smart. >.>
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: cpxxx on July 22, 2012, 05:04:38 AM
I'm not going to get into an argument on what constitutes a game or sport. My vote is motor racing, particularly F1, Nascar, Indy etc. You have to have an innate talent first, then loads of practice and training. You must be physically fit because you have maintain a level of consistency and concentration for hours on end. The same could be also said of air racing, perhaps more so because it's in three dimensions.

On the other hand, I would consider soccer very skilled. A nephew of mine is a very talented footballer, already on the Ireland junior soccer team and being actively scouted for several big name clubs in England. He's talented to be sure but the amount of work he puts in for it is amazing and when you watch him in action you can see the extraordinary skill he has developed. In the future I'm particularly looking forward to visiting his huge house and trying out his Ferraris and Aston Martins. :aok

Golf is also a skilled game in my opinion. Because no two days are alike, no two golf courses are alike. Golfers have to adapt continuously. That takes skill. I'm not a golfer but when I have I showed some small talent. But it is really difficult even if you're talented and well practiced.

But at risk of never being allowed set foot in America again, I don't rate US football or Baseball very highly.  :uhoh For the same reason, Rugby and Cricket are wouldn't be high on my list either. So there goes any chance of visiting Britain soon. :cry

But lest I be considered biased and at the risk of being burned out of my home and deported. I reserve my greatest disdain for those two peculiarly Irish 'sports' of Gaelic Football and Hurling. If there are more skillless games, I haven't seen them. Hurling involves thirty men with sticks fighting over a tiny leather ball, spectators can hardly see, with lots of running and often random looking scoring. Gaelic football is not much better the same thirty thugs but without the sticks and a bigger ball. You can handle the ball and run with it but you can't just throw it into the goal mouth. No you have to punch it in or kick it in. So the biggest skill of all is to learn how to make it appear you're punching the ball while actually throwing it into the net. If there's one benefit of those games it keeps the big apes who play it off the streets. If they weren't playing these games they would probably spend their time battling neighbouring towns and counties on the roads with knives and pick axe handles. :O

Just as well this this forum is anonymous, otherwise a mob would be forming outside right now!
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Grayeagle on July 22, 2012, 02:37:45 PM
It doesn't take skill to maintain a crew to make them good......that's just being smart. >.>

I have met some very smart individuals who did not have clue *one* on how to deal with a team or management thereof.

-GE aka Frank
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 22, 2012, 03:41:40 PM
Sometimes being successful just requires a person to be too stupid to realize that they're not good enough.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: bj229r on July 22, 2012, 04:28:36 PM
One rule must apply: If you can gain weight while you're doing it, it's NOT a sport :)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MiloMorai on July 22, 2012, 05:49:06 PM
One rule must apply: If you can gain weight while you're doing it, it's NOT a sport :)

So you are saying American football is not a sport as the players try to put on weight.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JOACH1M on July 22, 2012, 05:53:13 PM
Just came back from a Gymnastics place (Gf made come and watch) seriously changed my vote. Gymnastics is unreal skill. Doing flips for like 2-3 minutes and knowing where your body is at in mid flip and spin is insane.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Midway on July 22, 2012, 06:37:18 PM
Just came back from a Gymnastics place (Gf made come and watch) seriously changed my vote. Gymnastics is unreal skill. Doing flips for like 2-3 minutes and knowing where your body is at in mid flip and spin is insane.

As a former men's gymnast (and judge), I thank you for the vote.  You are indeed correct. :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 22, 2012, 10:32:51 PM
Aren't most gymnasts super short?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Midway on July 22, 2012, 10:44:11 PM
Aren't most gymnasts super short?

Olympians, yes... I was just a high school men's team gymnast and stayed involved, though not on a team, in the first couple of years of college.  My height stopped further progress.  Surfing and swimming is where I ended up spending most of my sports time after that. :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JOACH1M on July 23, 2012, 12:02:28 AM
Aren't most gymnasts super short?
What you trying to get at? Just because she is taller than me doesn't mean anything!  :mad:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Anodizer on July 24, 2012, 12:05:43 AM
Cheese Rolling...  Look at these *&%$@^*!!
(http://f00.inventorspot.com/images/July%201st%20-%20Weird%20Sports14.jpg)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: MarineUS on July 24, 2012, 02:41:57 AM
Cheese Rolling...  Look at these *&%$@^*!!
(http://f00.inventorspot.com/images/July%201st%20-%20Weird%20Sports14.jpg)

 :rofl
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: gblade30 on July 24, 2012, 03:36:33 PM
how about an under the knee jackoff without thinking of your wifes hot sister  :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: 100Coogn on July 24, 2012, 03:53:57 PM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc426/Coogan11/horseshoes.jpg)

Very challenging.

Coogan
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on July 25, 2012, 07:41:18 AM
how about an under the knee jackoff without thinking of your wifes hot sister  :D

 :noid
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JOACH1M on July 25, 2012, 08:26:47 AM
how about an under the knee jackoff without thinking of your wifes hot sister  :D
:rofl :banana:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Tracerfi on July 25, 2012, 09:29:39 AM
how about an under the knee jackoff without thinking of your wifes hot sister  :D
you sir are not right in the head  :mad:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Seanaldinho on July 25, 2012, 10:03:47 AM
you sir are not right in the head  :mad:

you sir must not understand how hard that is!
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Spork on July 25, 2012, 07:32:52 PM
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Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: phatzo on July 25, 2012, 07:47:23 PM
Cheese Rolling...  Look at these *&%$@^*!!
(http://f00.inventorspot.com/images/July%201st%20-%20Weird%20Sports14.jpg)
I retract my vote for Isle of Mann TT and now vote Cheese Rolling.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: coombz on July 26, 2012, 10:08:16 AM
Baseball  :rofl what a joke

I'd have to say hockey, but I am slightly biased

It's fast, requires great teamwork as well as individual skill in terms of both skating and stick handling, and on top of that it's pretty brutal at times and also requires more fitness than the majority of other sports

Motorcycle trials is pretty hardcore too, as is speedway racing
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 27, 2012, 01:03:38 PM
Any activity that requires a judge to score is not a sport.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Midway on July 27, 2012, 01:44:18 PM
Baseball  :rofl what a joke

I'd have to say hockey, but I am slightly biased

It's fast, requires great teamwork as well as individual skill in terms of both skating and stick handling, and on top of that it's pretty brutal at times and also requires more fitness than the majority of other sports

Motorcycle trials is pretty hardcore too, as is speedway racing


One of the best things in baseball is connecting the bat with the ball at just the right spot and watching it go over the fence... an awesome feeling. :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JOACH1M on July 27, 2012, 02:08:50 PM
One of the best things in baseball is connecting the bat with the ball at just the right spot and watching it go over the fence... an awesome feeling. :aok
It's nice, but then again the pitchers always jammed me inside and Id hit it of the handle...that doesn't feel good at all.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 27, 2012, 02:16:12 PM
It's nice, but then again the pitchers always jammed me inside and Id hit it of the handle...that doesn't feel good at all.

You're standing too close to the plate.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ACE on July 27, 2012, 02:53:10 PM
I hit only two home runs in my life :(  All i played was little league though :rofl
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 28, 2012, 03:01:06 AM
It's still the Isle of Man TT.

I can't believe you guys are still talking about other sports.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 28, 2012, 03:06:17 AM
Any activity that requires a judge to score is not a sport.

How is snowboarding not a sport?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 28, 2012, 03:10:45 AM
How is snowboarding not a sport?

You can snowboard without snowboarding in front of judges.

Personally I prefer skiing.  Anyone else going to see McConkey when it's released next year?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 28, 2012, 09:34:48 AM
How is snowboarding not a sport?

It's not a sport because it requires judges in order to score, silly.  Snowboarding, although a kickass winter activity, is no more a sport than competetive cheerleading.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Bruv119 on July 28, 2012, 10:55:47 AM
going to say table tennis after watching an epic rally    :lol
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: JimmyC on July 28, 2012, 11:20:36 AM
I`m gonna throw in boule, petenque..

slightly french i know..
but all afternoon drinking rose with a competitive game in the center of town in a shady square, for all to join...great

I`ve even built my own petenque court at home, summer boozing playing sport, very casually.....yes aye!

vive la France
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Seanaldinho on July 28, 2012, 11:42:58 AM
Anyone else watch handball?

Thats pretty awesome!  :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 28, 2012, 04:44:00 PM
It's not a sport because it requires judges in order to score, silly.  Snowboarding, although a kickass winter activity, is no more a sport than competetive cheerleading.
There are a few judged sports in snowboarding, and the rest are racing.

And how is this not a sport?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efHnJ-T6co (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efHnJ-T6co)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 28, 2012, 05:29:45 PM
There are a few judged sports in snowboarding, and the rest are racing.

And how is this not a sport?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efHnJ-T6co (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4efHnJ-T6co)

Strictly timed events are definitely sports but if you're required to do stunts in order to be scored by a judge it's just an activity.

These are the rules.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 28, 2012, 07:10:12 PM
Strictly timed events are definitely sports but if you're required to do stunts in order to be scored by a judge it's just an activity.

These are the rules.
The rules given by who?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 29, 2012, 05:04:45 PM
The rules given by who?

Since when do you question authority?  These are the rules.  Activities measured by scoring, timed or measured in feet and yards (definitely not meters) by absolute means are sports.  Anything that requires a third party to administer points by an arbitrary means of opinion of skill and performance is an activity like competitive dance.

That is all.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Scherf on July 29, 2012, 09:00:39 PM
Since when do you question authority?  These are the rules.  Activities measured by scoring, timed or measured in feet and yards (definitely not meters) by absolute means are sports.  Anything that requires a third party to administer points by an arbitrary means of opinion of skill and performance is an activity like competitive dance.

That is all.

^This.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 30, 2012, 08:15:15 PM
Since when do you question authority?  These are the rules.  Activities measured by scoring, timed or measured in feet and yards (definitely not meters) by absolute means are sports.  Anything that requires a third party to administer points by an arbitrary means of opinion of skill and performance is an activity like competitive dance.

That is all.
Since when are you authority?  These are the rules.  Activities that are athletic in nature, regardless how they are evaluated, in a competitive environment are sports. Drag racing would qualify more as a sport in your definition than gymnastics, and yet in my experience, racing on the strip is quite easy in comparison. And just letting you know, I have tried gymnastics, and I go to the strip every other weekend.

That is all.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 30, 2012, 08:57:56 PM
Since when are you authority?  These are the rules.  Activities that are athletic in nature, regardless how they are evaluated, in a competitive environment are sports. Drag racing would qualify more as a sport in your definition than gymnastics, and yet in my experience, racing on the strip is quite easy in comparison. And just letting you know, I have tried gymnastics, and I go to the strip every other weekend.

That is all.

Welp...  You almost get it.  Gymnastics is competitive dance and is an activity.  Drag racing is a sport.  I bet you look super kewl in your tutu.

fin
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 30, 2012, 09:41:10 PM
Welp...  You almost get it.  Gymnastics is competitive dance and is an activity.  Drag racing is a sport.  I bet you look super kewl in your tutu.

fin


How is this dancing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XcdMpKsVXs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XcdMpKsVXs)
or this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFlJGw8e30g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFlJGw8e30g)
All it takes is reaction time for drag racing, in Gymnastics you use every muscle in your body. Also, I would honestly like to know what sports you have competed in.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 30, 2012, 10:14:56 PM
Since when do you question authority?  These are the rules.  Activities measured by scoring, timed or measured in feet and yards (definitely not meters) by absolute means are sports.

Where did you obtain this definition?

Is Boxing a sport? Based off your definition it is not.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 30, 2012, 10:21:03 PM
Where did you obtain this definition?

Is Boxing a sport? Based off your definition it is not.

Do away with the bell and the judges and boxing is a sport.  As it stands it's no more a sport than competitive cheerleading.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 30, 2012, 10:22:50 PM
Do away with the bell and the judges and boxing is a sport.

So street fighting is a sport but boxing is not?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 30, 2012, 10:53:13 PM
Where did you obtain that fake definition anyways?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 30, 2012, 11:00:04 PM
Fake how?  Your definition is less rooted in reality.  Is skateboarding a sport?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 30, 2012, 11:06:02 PM
Fake how?  Your definition is less rooted in reality.  Is skateboarding a sport?

Yes, in the same way Snowboarding and Skiing is a sport.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 30, 2012, 11:14:52 PM
Yes, in the same way Snowboarding and Skiing is a sport.

Timed skiing and downhill racing as well as ski jump is a sport.  Snowboard tricks are not a sport.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 30, 2012, 11:35:34 PM
Fake how?  Your definition is less rooted in reality.  Is skateboarding a sport?

I never defined sport. 

As for skateboarding sure why not. Who cares?  Anything can be a sport that requires using the human body as an athletic tool, and competing versus others. 
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: phatzo on July 31, 2012, 12:20:40 AM
and yet in my experience, racing on the strip is quite easy in comparison.
And that experience would be none judging by that comment.  :rofl
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on July 31, 2012, 12:28:15 AM
If you have to defend your sport as being a sport, it might not be a sport, sport.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 31, 2012, 12:47:19 AM
And that experience would be none judging by that comment.  :rofl

Not none, but not much either. From what folks say though, I have very good reaction times. I normally just watch my buddy do it.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: phatzo on July 31, 2012, 12:55:53 AM
Not none, but not much either. From what folks say though, I have very good reaction times. I normally just watch my buddy do it.
This takes skill to launch well and get a good time, not everyone can do it.
(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/colsbandit023.jpg)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 31, 2012, 12:59:26 AM
This takes skill to launch well and get a good time, not everyone can do it.
(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/colsbandit023.jpg)

I've never ridden a motorcycle, but I can easily assume a car is exponentially easier.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: DrBone1 on July 31, 2012, 04:53:30 AM
Heads up Grizz you got Sluggish asking for help from his FW lemmings.   :aok

Figured I would let ya know before they pile in.

3 In so far.  :rofl 
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 05:44:30 AM
Heads up Grizz you got Sluggish asking for help from his FW lemmings.   :aok

Figured I would let ya know before they pile in.

3 In so far.  :rofl 

It's nice to see this topic has renewed interest. This sluggish fellow sounds like a stand-up individual.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 05:47:59 AM

How is this dancing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XcdMpKsVXs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XcdMpKsVXs)
or this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFlJGw8e30g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFlJGw8e30g)
All it takes is reaction time for drag racing, in Gymnastics you use every muscle in your body. Also, I would honestly like to know what sports you have competed in.


Lolz.. How is that NOT dancing??  
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 05:58:17 AM
I never defined sport. 

As for skateboarding sure why not. Who cares?  Anything can be a sport that requires using the human body as an athletic tool, and competing versus others. 

So anything can be a sport?  Competing against a judge is a sport?  I think you're delusional.  Nascar is a sport; figure skating is not.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 31, 2012, 12:30:29 PM

Lolz.. How is that NOT dancing??  

I'm honestly done feeding this troll. You never answered my previous question, making me believe you have never competed in any athletic endeavor in your life.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 31, 2012, 12:36:27 PM
So anything can be a sport?  Competing against a judge is a sport?  I think you're delusional.  Nascar is a sport; figure skating is not.

"Competing against a judge is a sport".  Please elaborate.  There must be rules, competition, and physical activity (exceptions like autoracing) in some way for it to be a sport. 

Yep NASCAR is an auto sport.  Figure skating for fun is an activity but once you add competition it is a sport. 
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 31, 2012, 12:38:31 PM
Heads up Grizz you got Sluggish asking for help from his FW lemmings.   :aok

Figured I would let ya know before they pile in.

3 In so far.  :rofl 

Shouldn't be long then before they ask if competitive meth smoking is a sport.   :lol

Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: APDrone on July 31, 2012, 01:01:47 PM
Any activity that requires a judge to score is not a sport.

Holy cow... 3 pages of responses and nobody bothered to check a dictionary? ( Paper kind.. that required an editor and, supposedly, a proofreader )

From Britannica-Webster: sport noun 1a: a source of diversion :RECREATION b: physical activity engaged in for pleasure....

So.. anything mentioned, that I've seen in this thread, qualifies as a sport.  Some, granted, are sillier than others, but they all seem to satisfy those very basic requirements to be a sport.

Now.. everybody put your purses down and have a group hug.

The russian judge is out having coffee.



Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 31, 2012, 01:03:08 PM
Holy cow... 3 pages of responses and nobody bothered to check a dictionary? ( Paper kind.. that required an editor and, supposedly, a proofreader )

From Britannica-Webster: sport noun 1a: a source of diversion :RECREATION b: physical activity engaged in for pleasure....

So.. anything mentioned, that I've seen in this thread, qualifies as a sport.  Some, granted, are sillier than others, but they all seem to satisfy those very basic requirements to be a sport.

Now.. everybody put your purses down and have a group hug.

The russian judge is out having coffee.


I read the dictionary definitions of sport too, but I will not let a dictionary definition define to me what sport is, even though I agree with it.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: APDrone on July 31, 2012, 01:08:54 PM
 :rofl

Dude.. then please establish some sort of footnote to your communiques that identify when the word you're using complies with your own definitions and not that of what many of us refer to as 'English'.

I would suggest  sport (Grizznglish v1.0 - 2012 ) and use it as such: 

 
I read the dictionary definitions of sport too, but I will not let a dictionary definition define to me what sport (Grizznglish v1.0 - 2012 ) is, even though I agree with it.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on July 31, 2012, 01:17:31 PM
Shouldn't be long then before they ask if competitive meth smoking is a sport.   :lol



Nah.  Manufacturing it and defending those who do is where it's at.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ariansworld on July 31, 2012, 01:23:56 PM
Going to the titty bar is a pretty complicated sport, as it takes extreme skill to slip those dollar bills into the garters when extremely drunk. 
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Ack-Ack on July 31, 2012, 01:50:09 PM
I still say it's midget tossing.  It really take a keen eye, upper body and arm strength and a good knowledge of midget aerodynamics to throw those little suckers 20 yards.  I doubt anyone here has the necessary skill to do it.


ack-ack
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 31, 2012, 02:39:33 PM
I still say it's midget tossing.  It really take a keen eye, upper body and arm strength and a good knowledge of midget aerodynamics to throw those little suckers 20 yards.  I doubt anyone here has the necessary skill to do it.


ack-ack

Was my worst event in track. Our midgets never stuck to the training diet, so we either had overweight midgets or underweight, which gave us a penalty. My personal record was about 48 feet.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 31, 2012, 02:41:16 PM
:rofl

Dude.. then please establish some sort of footnote to your communiques that identify when the word you're using complies with your own definitions and not that of what many of us refer to as 'English'.

I would suggest  sport (Grizznglish v1.0 - 2012 ) and use it as such: 

 

Excuse me, for something as generic as "sport", a dictionary can not adequately define it.  It's like a dictionary attempting to define "marriage" as union between a man and woman.  That's a lot different than the definition of a word with a concrete meaning.

Besides, I agree with the dictionary definition in this case of "sport".  
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: coombz on July 31, 2012, 03:00:28 PM
So anything can be a sport?  Competing against a judge is a sport?  I think you're delusional.  Nascar is a sport; figure skating is not.

 :rofl best example ever

you're still competing against other people in something like figure skating where you get judged o.O you're competing to see who can get the highest score

damn if i didn't already have a great quote in my sig I'd be tempted to put 'NASCAR is a sport' in there
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Spikes on July 31, 2012, 03:02:08 PM
How is nascar  a sport?

I guess I play Work Drive every day then, since driving is now a sport.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: coombz on July 31, 2012, 03:42:44 PM
NASCAR is a competition alright, but not about who is the best driver...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDHToD3NmmA
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 31, 2012, 03:57:37 PM
Is rollerblading a sport?  It looks like it can definitely hurt.

http://tosh.comedycentral.com/video-clips/rollerblading-mash-up
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 31, 2012, 05:25:00 PM
Is rollerblading a sport?  It looks like it can definitely hurt.

http://tosh.comedycentral.com/video-clips/rollerblading-mash-up

If you are competing in some form with fellow rollerbladers then yes.  If you are at a roller rink skating to disco music, then no.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: APDrone on July 31, 2012, 05:50:38 PM
Excuse me, for something as generic as "sport", a dictionary can not adequately define it.  It's like a dictionary attempting to define "marriage" as union between a man and woman.  That's a lot different than the definition of a word with a concrete meaning.

Besides, I agree with the dictionary definition in this case of "sport".  

I know what you mean.. really.  You're considering 'Athletic Competition' as sport.  The problem is what constitutes an athlete. Almost like the tomato is fruit or vegetable argument.  And, denizens of this forum like to poke and prod all the hot buttons.  

There are the given 'sports' as defined as Athletic Competition..  football, baseball, gymnastics, hockey..etc.    Racing, where as 'Joe Average' might just see a guy sitting down, doing a little steering and shifting every now and then, I would guess there is a bit of endurance being able to keep your wits about you long enough while pushing the lateral G tolerance for hours on end.. so, a certain amount of athleticism is probably necessary to be a GOOD driver.  And this would apply to motorcycles, as well.  

And for those who don't believe 'Competitive Cheerleading' is done by athletes, I demand that you observe, for 2 weeks, the level of training/practice that any of the top 'level 5' clubs conduct before you pass judgement.  This level is where they're doing stunting and serious tumbling ( double fulls, whips, aerials, .. etc ).  

Personally, I wouldn't belittle the effort necessary to be proficient at any 'sport' until I've mastered it myself.  Walk a mile in their shoes, so to speak.

 
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 06:42:32 PM
No one is questioning the athleticism of the people who participate in these activities but rather said activity is a sport or not.  If the activity you participate in requires a third party to arbitrarily "judge" how good you are at it, it is not a sport; sports award points to participants for meeting absolute goals: Ball through net; ball past goal; ball in hole; first runner to finish line; etc...

Get it?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Rob52240 on July 31, 2012, 07:11:14 PM
No one is questioning the athleticism of the people who participate in these activities but rather said activity is a sport or not.  If the activity you participate in requires a third party to arbitrarily "judge" how good you are at it, it is not a sport; sports award points to participants for meeting absolute goals: Ball through net; ball past goal; ball in hole; first runner to finish line; etc...

Get it?

I disagree, mogul skiing has judges because technique matters.  Nobody cares how fast you can go if you can't do it while maintaining control.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: grizz441 on July 31, 2012, 07:13:11 PM
I know what you mean.. really.  You're considering 'Athletic Competition' as sport.  The problem is what constitutes an athlete. Almost like the tomato is fruit or vegetable argument.  And, denizens of this forum like to poke and prod all the hot buttons.  

There are the given 'sports' as defined as Athletic Competition..  football, baseball, gymnastics, hockey..etc.    Racing, where as 'Joe Average' might just see a guy sitting down, doing a little steering and shifting every now and then, I would guess there is a bit of endurance being able to keep your wits about you long enough while pushing the lateral G tolerance for hours on end.. so, a certain amount of athleticism is probably necessary to be a GOOD driver.  And this would apply to motorcycles, as well.  

And for those who don't believe 'Competitive Cheerleading' is done by athletes, I demand that you observe, for 2 weeks, the level of training/practice that any of the top 'level 5' clubs conduct before you pass judgement.  This level is where they're doing stunting and serious tumbling ( double fulls, whips, aerials, .. etc ).  

Personally, I wouldn't belittle the effort necessary to be proficient at any 'sport' until I've mastered it myself.  Walk a mile in their shoes, so to speak.


Actually I never said any of that.  I said nascar and auto racing are sports.  As well as competitive cheerleading. 

Did you read any of my posts?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 07:41:43 PM
I disagree, mogul skiing has judges because technique matters.  Nobody cares how fast you can go if you can't do it while maintaining control.


If it's a timed event and the judges are just there to make sure that all of the gates are hit properly, it's a sport.  But...  If they're being judged on "style" or "technique" it's just a winter activity.

Too many variables; sports are absolute.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on July 31, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
If it's a timed event and the judges are just there to make sure that all of the gates are hit properly, it's a sport.  But...  If they're being judged on "style" or "technique" it's just a winter activity.

Too many variables; sports are absolute.

You have still yet to say what sports you have done. If you haven't done any, how can you be a judge on such a matter?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 08:18:18 PM
You have still yet to say what sports you have done. If you haven't done any, how can you be a judge on such a matter?

That's the whole point; judges have no place in sports.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Scherf on July 31, 2012, 08:28:08 PM
Stop making sense skilless.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: APDrone on July 31, 2012, 09:15:47 PM
Actually I never said any of that.  I said nascar and auto racing are sports.  As well as competitive cheerleading. 

Did you read any of my posts?

I was addressing many posts in that comment, not just replying to your reply of my other post.  I probably could have addressed it to 'others' better.

And skilless.. they are still a sport, judged or not.  Even baseball.. if a batter never swings at a pitch and is never hit, then, technically, the whole game is based on how the umpire calls the pitches.. so, by your argument, baseball is not a sport.   No.. I don't buy that.  We don't have a current term ( that I know of )  to group judged events vs. non-judged events.  You can make up a new word, but don't try to make 'sport' go either way.

 

Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on July 31, 2012, 09:25:24 PM
The ball is either in the strike zone or it isn't.  Baseball is a sport, synchronized bat swinging is not.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: APDrone on July 31, 2012, 09:41:50 PM
The ball is either in the strike zone or it isn't.  Baseball is a sport, synchronized bat swinging is not.

 :rofl :rofl :rofl

Nice try.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on July 31, 2012, 10:18:41 PM
Nah.  Manufacturing it and defending those who do is where it's at.

You are amazingly ignorant. :aok


NO ONE defended WHAT he did You fn meatstick.


not that you have the intelligence to know the difference.









 
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Pigslilspaz on August 01, 2012, 12:12:27 AM
The ball is either in the strike zone or it isn't.  Baseball is a sport, synchronized bat swinging is not.

Each umpire's strike zone is different. Are you even trying to come up with a legitimate argument anymore?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 01:49:21 AM
You are amazingly ignorant. :aok


NO ONE defended WHAT he did You fn meatstick.


not that you have the intelligence to know the difference.

Relax.  This is just a BBS persona.

In real life I work with inner city kids and just make sure my kids will always be in a good spot.  :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 03:02:55 AM
Relax.  This is just a BBS persona.

In real life I work with inner city kids and just make sure my kids will always be in a good spot.  :aok

I am sure I know what kind of person you are in the RW....and I can assure you we wouldn't get along :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 03:41:22 AM
I am sure I know what kind of person you are in the RW....and I can assure you we wouldn't get along :aok

That's a shame.  You seem like a nice guy.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 04:33:42 AM
That's a shame.  You seem like a nice guy.

no one ever confused me with being a nice guy :aok

Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 04:40:00 AM
no one ever confused me with being a nice guy :aok



Really?  Are you some kind of badass?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: DrBone1 on August 01, 2012, 04:42:58 AM
 :rofl

Keep this noob going Ink.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 04:46:32 AM


Really?  Are you some kind of badass?

 :rofl

why you wanna fight?


:rofl

Keep this noob going Ink.

 ;)
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 04:47:24 AM
:rofl

why you wanna fight?

12 months in Houston?

Do you know Indy?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: DrBone1 on August 01, 2012, 04:49:14 AM
Get ready for the rest of the FW scum to pile in.

 :rofl  :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 04:50:33 AM
Get ready for the rest of the FW scum to pile in.

 :rofl  :aok

Calm down Bone. 

I got a challenge and made one. 12 months in houston.

Indy can make it legal.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 04:51:58 AM
12 months in Houston?

Do you know Indy?

well you got me there....no clue what you are talking about :headscratch:

oh I see what you are doing....

cant get em with brilliance...... baffle em with bullcrap
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 04:55:31 AM
well you got me there....no clue what you are talking about :headscratch:

oh I see what you are doing....

cant get em with brilliance...... baffle em with bullcrap

Nah.  Indy is a guy who has ties to legal ring fighting.  It could be set up.

I thought he had AH ties.  Maybe I am wrong.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 04:57:28 AM
Nah.  Indy is a guy who has ties to legal ring fighting.  It could be set up.

I thought he had AH ties.  Maybe I am wrong.

oh....... so you do wanna fight      :rofl








Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: DrBone1 on August 01, 2012, 04:58:23 AM
Such perfection.  :lol

btw quit quoting each other.  :D
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 05:00:23 AM
oh....... so you do wanna fight      :rofl


I thought you asking me was an indication you did.

I put up a date.

You down?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 05:06:27 AM
I thought you asking me was an indication you did.

I put up a date.

You down?

 :rofl

well I gave up the violence many years ago when my oldest was born....haven't actually gotten into a "fight" in a long time.

figured it would just send me back....

but if it means all that much to ya I live in Plymouth NH....:aok



Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 05:10:27 AM
:rofl

well I gave up the violence many years ago when my oldest was born....haven't actually gotten into a "fight" in a long time.

figured it would just send me back....

but if it means all that much to ya I live in Plymouth NH....:aok





Ah well.

Was fun while it lasted.

Maybe if you don't mean it, you shouldn't act like you do, billy badass.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 05:18:48 AM
Ah well.

Was fun while it lasted.

Maybe if you don't mean it, you shouldn't act like you do, billy badass.


well if it means that much to ya come on over..Plymouth NH is a small town in the northen woods of NH easy to find... hell I am about 2 miles of the highway.....

you are the one running his yap about someone who is not here....

I am here just pointing out what a tart you are :rofl
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 05:21:18 AM

well if it means that much to ya come on over..Plymouth NH is a small town in the northen woods of NH easy to find... hell I am about 2 miles of the highway.....

you are the one running his yap about someone who is not here....

I am here just pointing out what a tart you are :rofl



I never made it a physical thing.  You said, "you wanna fight"

Stay in your safe place.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 05:28:51 AM


I never made it a physical thing.  You said, "you wanna fight"

Stay in your safe place.

no I said "why...You wanna fight?"

see the difference.....mouth piece.

I have serious concerns about your intelligence level..... :rofl :rofl :rofl

no....... I actually don't..... I can see your about as smart as a bag of rocks.

 




Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 05:34:41 AM
Oh.  This was a matter of what the meaning of is is.

I see.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 05:39:15 AM
Oh.  This was a matter of what the meaning of is is.

I see.

 :rolleyes:

no trip to NH? whew.....

I mean you must be a badass yourself.....I can hear the power you are punching your keys with and I am glad you decided not to come to NH......I am scared  :eek:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 05:44:48 AM
You seem to expect cred for something.  What is it?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 05:47:08 AM
You seem to expect cred for something.  What is it?

I expect nothing from you, except to be a tart...... which you so eloquently do. :aok
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 05:51:18 AM
I expect nothing from you, except to be a tart...... which you so eloquently do. :aok

You are kicking my bellybutton in emoticons.  I'm impressed.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on August 01, 2012, 06:22:39 AM
Each umpire's strike zone is different. Are you even trying to come up with a legitimate argument anymore?

You sure about that?  Now...  Each ump's Perception of where the strike zone is may be slightly different, but each one of them knows exactly where it is.  Does the ump judge and score the pitcher for follow-through and form?

I have never attempted to argue with anyone about this subject; what I have been attempting to do is to educate some horribly misinformed and ignorant people of the differences between sports and mere athletic activities.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 06:27:22 AM
See Rule #6
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: cobia38 on August 01, 2012, 06:41:22 AM

  play nice pixal pixie warriors  :rofl
  its amazing how tough people are sitting behind a keyboard
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 06:55:10 AM
  play nice pixal pixie warriors  :rofl
  its amazing how tough people are sitting behind a keyboard

 :rofl


wanna fight?




 :P

Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 07:04:29 AM
  play nice pixal pixie warriors  :rofl
  its amazing how tough people are sitting behind a keyboard

That's the truth.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 07:14:51 AM
That's the truth.

funny you and a couple of your buds are the ones always talking smack about someone who isn't even here to defend....

you will never see me start a "talk smack" post...... but I will always point out to you and your ilk how awesome you are at running your mouths.



so you wont come to NH for a smack down......how bout we just meet up sometime in AH....DA/MA whatever.....would be fun killing you over and over.

just for you

 :aok :aok :banana: :banana: :joystick: :airplane: :joystick: :airplane: :x :x :x :furious :furious :) :O :D :old:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 07:33:18 AM
That's a lot of emoticons.  You still have a shrink monitoring you from your "time"?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 07:50:23 AM
That's a lot of emoticons.  You still have a shrink monitoring you from your "time"?

na...... I never saw a shrink..... :rolleyes:


you need to come up with something a bit better then that.

I am sure you can if you try real hard, I know it hurts for you to think for longer then a tenth of a second but cmon man....

joo can do it. :aok

of course like all the rest of you mouth pieces..... all you got is the ability to type and talk smack.....and you cant even do that right. :rofl

so you do not want to fight?

no one is really gonna get hurt...I promise...it is just your cartoon that will die over and over.....


now cmon back with some insightful prison/meth comment  :pray


or you can just run to your buddies and cry that the bad man INK is picking on ya :aok




Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on August 01, 2012, 07:58:34 AM
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/fieldsofink/bird.jpg)

Were you pointing to the mashed potatoes?
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: Skilless on August 01, 2012, 07:59:55 AM
Stop trying to hijack the thread.      :old:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 08:04:41 AM
Were you pointing to the mashed potatoes?

I was saying he is #1 :D



Stop trying to hijack the thread.      :old:
yes masta :O
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on August 01, 2012, 08:06:27 AM
Stop trying to hijack the thread.      :old:

The parolee has spoken   :old:
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ariansworld on August 01, 2012, 08:09:47 AM
I bet ink got a gold medal in the special Olympics.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 08:13:32 AM
na...... I never saw a shrink..... :rolleyes:


you need to come up with something a bit better then that.

I am sure you can if you try real hard, I know it hurts for you to think for longer then a tenth of a second but cmon man....

joo can do it. :aok

of course like all the rest of you mouth pieces..... all you got is the ability to type and talk smack.....and you cant even do that right. :rofl

so you do not want to fight?

no one is really gonna get hurt...I promise...it is just your cartoon that will die over and over.....


now cmon back with some insightful prison/meth comment  :pray


or you can just run to your buddies and cry that the bad man INK is picking on ya :aok






That's still a lot of emoticons.

Maybe free healthcare will get your felon bellybutton hooked up woith some help.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: VonMessa on August 01, 2012, 08:17:09 AM
I bet ink got a gold medal in the special Olympics.

I was there to see it.

IIRC the category was retard choking...
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 08:18:59 AM
I bet ink got a gold medal in the special Olympics.

no I just got the copper  :O

you won the GOLD don't you remember?


That's still a lot of emoticons.

Maybe free healthcare will get your felon bellybutton hooked up woith some help.

and maybe you will grow some balls some day.....nether is gonna happen anytime soon. :aok


I was there to see it.

IIRC the category was retard choking...


 :rofl :rofl


friggin priceless
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: TheAssi on August 01, 2012, 08:28:19 AM
Sorry about Skyrock.  Seems you think he is your prison boy and you are having flashbacks.

I have to admit I feel for ya.  You seem to be missing a link.
Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: ink on August 01, 2012, 08:39:55 AM
Sorry about Skyrock.  Seems you think he is your prison boy and you are having flashbacks.

I have to admit I feel for ya.  You seem to be missing a link.



you only get a 4.5 on that one......

get some originality...... that would bring the score up a bit more.



still no fight in ya huh? 

I understand..... you don't want to get spanked.....




just come up with some better insults and punch away......thats all you got...hollow words.....and a heart that pumps kool aid.




















Title: Re: Most skill based sport?
Post by: kilo2 on August 01, 2012, 08:42:33 AM
and a heart that pumps kool aid.



(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g256/BloodyBandage/koolaid5b.jpg)