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It’s fun to watch a high-flying slam dunk, a perfect spiral thrown for a touchdown, or a batter fooled by a hard-breaking curveball. But how are athletes able to perform these moves? From the laws of physics on a skateboard to the effects of weather on a ball, the Science of Sports books explore all the science behind these amazing plays.
Basketball: How It Works (The Science of Sports)
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| 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:  This is an exceptionally entertaining way to learn about the physics of basketball and get a few pointers at the same time!, By This review is from: Basketball: How It Works (The Science of Sports) (Paperback) If you think that the key to being a good basketball player is simply a bit of athletic ability and height, you might want to rethink that theory. There really is a lot of "science" to the game and in this book you're going to be introduced to it ... in a fun way of course. You're going to learn about such terms as momentum, friction, force, gravity, kinetic energy, and several other terms and how they relate to the game and its players. Many of these terms directly relate to physics, a subject that most youngsters would rather avoid than embrace, but when you combine them with basketball the subject actually is of high interest. Take for example the basketball itself. Combined with the skill of the player, the way the ball bounces can be a make or break key to winning a game. In order to keep the playing field level and fair, the International Basketball Federation (IBF) has specific requirements the ball must meet in the "bounce" department. You'll be able to read... Read more |
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