Tennis is more difficult then Baseball

REBUTTALSArgument 1:Difficulty and distanceLonger distances does not mean more difficult, unless used within the same sport. For example, in football, a 50 yard field goal is more difficult to make than a 30 yard field goal. In that context, distance can be applied to difficulty. Comparing two different sports that have different game mechanics does not work, because of differences in size and shape of the ball, pitch, field, sporting equipment, and so on. It would be like saying scoring a goal in soccer from halfline is more difficult than getting a strike in bowling because of distance, it cannot work because of the weight of the ball and different game mechanics. In baseball, the pitcher intends for his pitch to land in the catcher's glove. In tennis, the server intends for the ball to land in bounds.ObstructionsBaseball pitchers do have obstructions. If they hit the batter with the ball, then the batter gets a walk. Pitchers must be skilled and careful not to hit the batter, while at the same time giving a good pitch. This does not mean that baseball itself is more difficult than tennis, but it shows that tennis cannot be more difficult than baseball in this perspective.Speeds of pitch vs serveA serve may be faster than a pitch, but the length of a tennis court is longer[1] than the distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate[2]. The length of a tennis court is 78' and the distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate is 60'6". If you do the math, the extra speed and extra distance of a serve is nearly the same as the slower speed and shorter distance of a pitch. Size of tennis court vs baseball fieldAs I said in Difficulty and distance, game mechanics of one sport cannot simply be compared to the game mechanics of another sport. If a batter hits the ball out of bounds, then it is a foul, which is a strike, although one cannot strikeout on a foul. The tennis court being smaller than a baseball field does not prove that it is more difficult, because again, these are two different sports with very different game mechanics. Argument 2:Baseball bat vs racketYou said it yourself, regarding the weight of a baseball bat vs. a racket, that there are "characteristics needed for their own sports," which is why the difficulty of using a tennis racket cannot be compared to the difficulty of using a baseball bat. You said that there is a "sweet spot" on a tennis racket. There is a "sweet spot" on a baseball bat as well. The batter must hit the baseball on the right spot of his bat to send the ball where he wants it. If the batter wants a homerun, he will have to hit the ball close to the top of his bat, and to get a grounder, he will have to hit the ball close to the bottom of his bat. If a batter wants a successful bunt, he will have to hit the ball precisely near the middle of the bat to prevent an easy pop-up. Tennis players strike the ball more than baseball players, and fatigueWhile this is true, tennis players do not play multple positions. Batters have to do more than strike the ball. They must play in the outfield unless they are a designated hitter. In the outfield they have to catch the ball, chase it down, and throw it. Batters must also be able to sprint at full speed, anywhere from 90 ft to 360 ft. Argument 3:FitnessThere are still very different game mechanics between the two sports. A sport that requires more of a specific quality than another sport does not mean it is more difficult. This is because each sport is unique. AgilityAs you said, agility is still required in baseball. "It's not easy and it's very tiring" does not show that agility in tennis is more difficult than in baseball. One's being able to do the splits does not show agility, it shows flexibility. PowerYou admitted that it's even, which does not show tennis as more difficult than baseball. EnduranceBaseball players don't need as much endurance as tennis players because of different game mechanics, so the two cannot be compared in this field. Rundown on respective athletesWhile tennis players may be more fit, it does now show that the game itself is more difficult. --------------------------------------------------ARGUMENTSArgument 1:Game mechanics"All games use mechanics; however, theories and styles differ as to their ultimate importance to the game."[3] In tennis, players must avoid hitting the net or knocking the ball out of bounds to score points. In baseball, players must make it to home plate to score points. Both sports obviously have very different game mechanics and objectives. Tennis cannot be proven as more difficult than baseball just because it requires more fitness for the same reason that baseball cannot be proven as more difficult than tennis just because it requires the ability to catch a ball in the air. With different game mechanics, we cannot determine whether one sport is more difficult than another. --------------------------------------------------SOURCES[1] http://www.sportsknowhow.com...[2] http://jowelbe.files.wordpress.com...;[3] http://en.wikipedia.org...;