附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-191) and index.
Preface; 1. The ball and the bounce; 2. The kick; 3. Throwing, heading, punching, catching, receiving, trapping; 4. The ball in flight; 5. The laws; 6. Game theory; 7. The best team; 8. The players; 9. Economics; 10. Mathematics; Chapter images; Bibliography; Index
摘要: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.
