re: Gymnastic judges re-figured beam scores

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Any sport that relies on points awarded by bystanders instead of on head-to-head competition is not a sport, it is a hobby at best.

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Any sport that relies on points awarded by bystanders instead of on head-to-head competition is not a sport, it is a hobby at best

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It really does not matter what it is called, but the skill level required in gymnastics is much higher than most sports. The difference between winning and coming in second may be a very slight nuance such as a foot slide. You have to be so precise in all phases of the routine.

In baseball you don't have to hit the ball squarely to get a hit , just hit it where they ain't. You can throw someone out on a perfect throw or one in the dirt.

A quarterback just needs to get the ball in the vicinity of the receiver for a completion. I know sometimes they make that great back shoulder throw or the receiver catches it in stride, but most throws are not perfect text book style.

Baksetball you can shoot 50% and be a pretty good player.

Instead of disparaging a sport why not just appreciate the particular skill required and the accomplishment within the parameters of that sport.