How to take a penalty : the hidden mathematics of sport

Rob Eastaway and John Haigh ; illustrations by Barbara Shore

'An interesting read for even the most maths-phobic' - 'The Good Book Guide' on Rob Eastaway's best-selling "What Is a Googly?" Why might it help a penalty taker to look at a clock before he kicks the ball? Does winning the toss actually matter? And why should some people consider playing darts blindfold? "How to Take a Penalty" takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover, for instance, the surprising links between boxing and figure skating and between American football and cricket, the unusual location of England's earliest 'football' (in a parish church), the 26.5-degree 'trick' snooker shot, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, and the formula for winning a game of tennis. Whatever your sporting interests or ability, you will find plenty to absorb you in this insightful and fun book - and maybe you will improve your own chances of success!

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書名 How to take a penalty : the hidden mathematics of sport
著作者等 Eastaway, Robert
Haigh, John, Dr.
Eastaway Rob
Haigh John
Shore Barbara
書名別名 How to take a penalty
出版元 Robson Books
刊行年月 2005
ページ数 x, 179 p.
大きさ 24cm
ISBN 1861058365
NCID BA74711348
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言語 英語
出版国 イギリス
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