Soccer is better than Volleyball

Thank you, leojm, for your prompt response.I will let you know when to watch the video. I would like to condense my opponent’s arguments before I respond to them, as many of them are the same. Rebuttal of Pro’s Case 1. Soccer is an aggressive sport. (1)/ Volleyball players hardly get hurt. (3) This is actually a point in my favour. Volleyball is a better sport because people are less likely to get injured [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...]. My opponent will have to show why getting hurt and being more aggressive means that a sport is better for it to uphold the resolution. Players getting hurt in soccer puts them out of commission for the game, and possibly even the season [http://www.oddee.com...]. Not getting to see your favourite player play is no fun.And as an athlete, if you could choose to not get injured, why would you choose otherwise? 2. Soccer is fun to watch/entertaining. (2, 4, 5, 8)/ Volleyball is boring to watch and you always expect what is going to happen. (2, 6) This is a matter of personal opinion. The numbers of goals scored in an entire soccer game can average anywhere from 1-5 [http://www.soccervista.com...], whereas the number of points required to win a volleyball game is at least 25 on one side [http://www.livestrong.com...]. I’m not sure what my opponent means by “you always expect what is going to happen” but this contention directly contradictions #5. 3. You can play outside in any weather. (3)/ You play volleyball inside. (4) Even if you can play soccer during a thunderstorm, that doesn’t mean it is desirable to. You can also play volleyball outside. 4. Soccer more active. (6, 7)/ Volleyball is less active. (1) Volleyball involves six players on one side in a confined space, bending, jumping, swinging their arms, and diving, in a high-paced environment. Every single member of a volleyball team is more active than the goalie in soccer. Soccer is only as interesting as the people in direct contact with the ball, while in volleyball, the entire court is used at all times. Please see the video I posted of a soccer goal keeper bored out of his mind. http://www.youtube.com... 5. Soccer has little or no drama. (9)/ Volleyball is dramatic. (5) Not sure what this is supposed to mean. It directly contradicts contention #2. My Case 1. Soccer is full of cheating. Between handballs and faked injuries to gain an advantage, this low-life behaviour undermines the spirit of sportsmanship [http://news.discovery.com...] [http://bleacherreport.com...]. 2. Co-ed volleyball is fairer to women. Soccer requires players to be faster and more agile, and as my opponent admits, more aggressive, which leaves women on a co-ed team disadvantaged. They are also likely to be largely ignored. Volleyball is a more egalitarian sport because it involves both sides sticking to their own relative positions and the movements made while playing volleyball do not give inherent advantage to one gender; the only advantage would come in strength (spiking the ball) and height, but if girls are on both teams, it balances that out. Conclusion What makes a better sport? My opponent provides her opinion, which is nice, but I have hit you with the facts. Volleyball is an active and fun sport that results in fewer injuries, and it allows for both sexes to play together. Soccer is full of cheating, which flies in the face of sportsmanship.