Originally Posted by
Compsci523
When you compare Tennis to Cycling, the skill required for tennis just destroys it.
Next time a tennis player makes a small mistake and dies because of it, call us. Or heck, if they just crash themselves out of Wimbledon:
The problem with this thread is you've got a bunch of hackers commenting on things they don't know much about. Saying time trials don't require much skill is one example.
For the OP show your friend the video below, then tell him to go get 3 of his snooker buddies together with their bikes and try this at 40 MPH.
Debating what sport requires more skill is like arguing that your favorite color is better. I've competed at a national level in three different sports and they all required a bucket load of skill to get to that point.