Science of Soccer - 2nd Edition

Name: Science of Soccer - 2nd Edition
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

The Science of SoccerAuthor(s): John Wesson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367334840, 978-0367334840\nSynopsis\nUpdated and revised throughout, this new edition of The Science of Soccer applies scientific analysis to football, giving us the answers to questions like \""what's the chance of a team that wins the Premiership also winning the Cup? Can you predict how many goals will be scored? What's the best height for footballers? Is the team that wins the league the best team?\"" 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, unusual statistics aby