I have infinitely more respect for people on gear who waited til they were ~25, close to their genetic walls, and got blood work done than most "natural" athletes

fake natty is so harmful to teens

  • machiabelly [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    Honestly it has half the frequency of diving basketball does. People talk about diving in soccer all the time but there is more stopping for injuries in football than dives in soccer. I think that a lot of people underrate how fast soccer players are moving and how much seemingly small hits can hurt. When you're moving 20mph while not braced for contact at all because you're doing fine motor stuff small hits can be really painful. For me personally Soccer hurts way more than I expected. Certainly more than basketball or baseball.

    Also players overreact to legitimate fouls to make sure they get called.

    Not to say that you're wrong for not enjoying it. Since the pandemic I've basically stopped watching sports. I couldn't do more than an hour of redzone or a half of soccer.

    • 420sixtynine [any,comrade/them]
      hexagon
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      4 years ago

      I also get bored watching football and basketball tbh lol, idk what it is but unless there's always something happening it's not for me

      • machiabelly [she/her]
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        4 years ago

        What sports do you like then? Racing? Hockey? Rugby? Or do you just not like sports. Because that's the exact reason I like soccer more than other sports. There is always something happening. Tactical changes, passes, dribbling, winning and keeping possession. Most sports aren't fun to watch unless you know what's going on. Soccer is like that. If you just sit there waiting for a goal you'll get mighty bored

        • 420sixtynine [any,comrade/them]
          hexagon
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          4 years ago

          Racing? Hockey? Rugby?

          Hit the nail on the head lmao I like all 3, I'll watch MMA/boxing/UFC if it's on and I enjoy lacrosse too

          • machiabelly [she/her]
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            4 years ago

            you can't hide from me bb our love is too strong :penguin-love:

            Fighting sports are great. I hardly ever watch them but I always enjoy it. I was considering starting muay thai before the rona hit. I think fighting is super cool.

            My brother is super into supercross and I watch that with him sometimes.

            Hockey sucks though