The Physics of Soccer: Using Math and Science to Improve Your Game

Whether its called soccer, football, or the worlds game, soccer is fun and has been deemed the most popular sport in the world. Soccer is about motion. Physics is about the laws of motion, and it can be applied to ball games. Combining soccer and physics is one way to appreciate the highspeed aspects of the sport. In The Physics of Soccer, author Deji Badiru introduces basic mathematics and science concepts in an interesting, useful, and engaging way to enhance how the game is played.The Physics of Soccer teaches both players and coaches how to look at soccer in a new waybeyond the physical undertaking it representsto understand the marvels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that give soccer its life, power, and thrills.With a background as both a scientist and soccer coach, Badiru also examines the science behind game scenarios, fieldbased decisions, the geometry of field play, and strategies for assessing the implications of directional motions of opponents and teammates on the field. The Physics of Soccer is an essential resource for any team looking for an advantage that can make the difference between just playing, and winning.