For the first time ever, science gives us the answers to questions like "what's the chance of a team that wins the League or Premiership also winning the Cup? Can you predict how many goals will be scored? What's the best height for footballers? Is the winning team the best team?"
The Science of Soccer is a fascinating book, dealing with a wide range of subjects where scientific analysis can be applied to football. Starting with a qualitative description of the basic physics that relate to the ball and its bounce, the author then moves through kicks and throws to a simple account of the more complex physics of a ball in flight. Fulfilling your scientific curiosity, this book uncovers aspects of the game that are not normally discussed.
It includes a look at game theory, how the rules affect the flow and enjoyment of the game, why the best team does not always win, unusual statistics about players, and an insight into the economics of the game.
- ISBN10 0750308133
- ISBN13 9780750308137
- Publish Date 24 May 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Institute of Physics Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 210
- Language English