text: i need a good argument for soccer in why it's better than basketball? at least some good points for soccer and bad points for basketball.  you see...there is a group of people at my school who hate soccer and think basketball is better, however, there is a group of us devoted soccer fans who think it's better. so i need something that can silence the basketball duds's wagging tongues. advantages of football: players learn:  responsibilty coordination positive attitude time management goal setting