Im white so is this a disadvantage?
Is this true?
Why do people say black people are faster, jump higher, and catch better in football?Why do people say black people are better in basketball and football?
This is just a guess and I don't mean to convey a negative message here. Perhaps people think the black athlete is better than the white because there are more blacks in basketball and football. The black athlete has depended much more on sports for economic success than whites to get out of poverty in American society. Since there is such a disproportionate number of blacks in sports, this may answer why blacks are perceived to be better athletes than whites.
The white athlete appears to have a much better advantage to achieve economic success outside of sports. Consequently, we don't see as many whites in these sports as we do blacks. This may be attributed to discrimination against blacks in certain segments of society. Also, other means of economic success in the black community may not be stressed because of the lack of education and resources not available to them.
Just some food for thought.
Muscles...lol.. I have seen white people that can play ball very well. White people raise their children to do well in school. Blacks tend to teach there children the same thing but are not given the greatest schools, so basketball is a way out. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america/
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Why do people say black people are better in basketball and football?No ties to you just wanted to post here since you have probably the best answer out here.
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It's called stereotypes. It's not that hard to figure out.
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Why do people say black people are better in basketball and football?You can do it...C'mon. No one is good at EVERYTHING!!!
Black people are somewhat more athletic due to genes, but that doesn't mean you are at a disadvantage. A good percentage of athletes today are black, however, this doesn't mean you can't be just as good as them.
African American are genetically, physically better built to their advantages, they are better athletes.
Bubblez you are an idiotic racist. People like you make me sick, you are whats wrong with the world. Grow up!
The only reason this is often said is because the majority of professional leagues (nba, and NFl skill positions) are african american people.
Skills are natural and can be worked at for everyone. Generally, people of African descent have genetics that make them faster and jump higher. If you look at Track %26amp; Field, all of the sprinters and jumpers are black. Catching a football has nothing to do with being black, it has to do with reflex and depth perception, as well as timing. Same with shooting, shooting just takes practice. All you can do is stay in shape, study your sport of interest, and practice practice practice. Remember: practice makes permanent, not perfect. Don't think of anything as a disadvantage, just work as hard as you can. In team sports, the intangibles are just as important, so be supportive, be a leader, listen to your coach, and do all of the other important things as well, on and off the court/field/etc.
coz white men cant jump!!!!
its all about the genes
Most of them are but that doesnt mean you dont have a chance if you work really hard you could be the best on a team with all black players.
THEY CAN, THEY HAV AN EXTRA MUSCLE IN THEIR LEGS
Some of the answers are worrying. Does this mean that only old white men can coach winning teams in the NBA?
Color is immaterial. Many of the athletes who fail in the NBA are black, but that doesn't mean black athletes are more prone to failure. You draft on talent and ability and you worry about color only when someone else raises it as an issue.
Well practice can make you really good, just ask Steve Nash. But honestly, both those leagues are mostly black, so that's where people get the idea.
I dunno why do people say Chinese people can't drive?
its just a conspiracy so white people can be the owners and general managers......
Some sport stars had had bad lives, so I guess that made them work harder.
African Americans have fast twitching fibers which allow them to be fast. They build muscle easily compare to whites. Yes during slavery strong black men and women were bred. Not all whites are slow as their are some fast whites and slow blacks. Most WR,RB and CB are black while most QB are white.
Because we are were always better at contact sports like basetball and football.
White people need to sick to hockey and keep trying to play soccer!
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