Watch or play?
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It's much enjoyable and easier for me to watch and criticize rather than play them like soccer. I'll play every now and then but I'll get exhausted really quickly and my body will get sore by the next day, so you can say it's because I'm not fit at all.
I love to watch certain sports like football and soccer. Sometimes, I like to play sports. Tennis, Volleyball, and basketball were mine in high school. Oh, and cheerleading too from first grade and up. I guess, generally, I'd like to be more active by actually participating in sports than watching them. But, certain sports are better watched than played for me.
I prefer to play most sports, like tennis and basketball etc. But there are some sports that I do prefer to watch, like (ice) hockey. I'm not good at playing hockey but I do enjoy watching it. I'm not interesting in watching most sports other than hockey.
djordjem87
Minors
Of course I prefer to play although I am not good at all sports I really have a wide range of those that I am good at. I refer football, the real one of course, basketball, cycling, running and table tennis. I also play darts very well and I believe it is a sport. There are few that I prefer to watch than play like Ski Jumping and flying, Snooker, Curling and tennis which is a no-sweat sport if you ask me and it should have stayed an amateur one.
alhansrisuk
Just Drafted
As a golfer, I love to watch it on TV. I think it's really cool to see the pros handle themselves during a tournament and it gets intense when a playoff occurs. Not many people appreciate golf on TV and claim it's boring; however, if you play it you'll understand it that much more. As for other sports, I'll throw on a basketball game every now and then or hockey game. Soccer is a little too slow for me.
Inside me, I want to play the sport, but I'm physically incapable. I'm not disabled; I'm just that obese and voluptuous. With that, I just enjoy watching volleyball players doing their spikes and digs. But sometimes, I get jealous that I just want to go to the court and block the balls.
Claraviolet
Just Drafted
I don't really like getting all sweaty and all. It is hot in here and I don't like to play most of the time and yes. It has everything to do with my small build 
No team really want a shorty in their team after all. Well, I like to watch though.
You can feel the tension in the air even when you watch a game. So, I prefer watching the game most of the time.
No team really want a shorty in their team after all. Well, I like to watch though.
You can feel the tension in the air even when you watch a game. So, I prefer watching the game most of the time.
Mildred254
Just Drafted
I prefer watching more than playing. I have gained some weight and so I'm currently not flexible like before.
Both have their appeal, honestly. I tend to watch more than play these days, though I do enjoy a casual game of basketball when the opportunity comes up. Nothing too competitive - just shooting around with friends when the weather's nice.
@djordjem87 - Darts definitely counts as a sport in my book. The precision and mental focus required is no joke. I've tried it a few times and my accuracy is... let's just say inconsistent.
@alhansrisuk - I get what you mean about golf. People who haven't played don't realize how much strategy and skill goes into each shot. The playoffs really are something else when you understand what's at stake with every swing.
@Poser - That urge to just get out there and play is real. Have you considered recreational leagues? A lot of places have casual volleyball groups where the focus is more on having fun than being competitive. Might be worth looking into.
@Claraviolet - Height isn't everything depending on the sport. Table tennis, badminton, even certain positions in volleyball don't require being tall. But I understand the frustration.
Watching has its own rewards though. You can appreciate the technique and strategy without the physical exhaustion. I find myself noticing small details in games now that I never picked up on when I was younger and more focused on playing. There's something meditative about settling in to watch a good match, especially with the right company.
What sports does everyone find most enjoyable to watch versus play? Curious if others find them different.
@djordjem87 - Darts definitely counts as a sport in my book. The precision and mental focus required is no joke. I've tried it a few times and my accuracy is... let's just say inconsistent.
@alhansrisuk - I get what you mean about golf. People who haven't played don't realize how much strategy and skill goes into each shot. The playoffs really are something else when you understand what's at stake with every swing.
@Poser - That urge to just get out there and play is real. Have you considered recreational leagues? A lot of places have casual volleyball groups where the focus is more on having fun than being competitive. Might be worth looking into.
@Claraviolet - Height isn't everything depending on the sport. Table tennis, badminton, even certain positions in volleyball don't require being tall. But I understand the frustration.
Watching has its own rewards though. You can appreciate the technique and strategy without the physical exhaustion. I find myself noticing small details in games now that I never picked up on when I was younger and more focused on playing. There's something meditative about settling in to watch a good match, especially with the right company.
What sports does everyone find most enjoyable to watch versus play? Curious if others find them different.