How to Take a Penalty: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport - Hardcover

Eastaway, Rob; Haigh, John

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9781861058362: How to Take a Penalty: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

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ISBN 10: 1861058365 ISBN 13: 9781861058362

Publisher: Robson Books, 2005

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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 pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, and the formula for winning a game of tennis.

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About the Author:

Rob Eastaway is the author of the best-selling 'What Is a Googly?' (186105629X), 'Why Do Buses Come in Threes?' (1861058624), 'How Long Is a Piece of String?' (1861056257) and 'Mindbenders and Brainteasers' (1861055625). He is also responsible for running the Coopers and Lybrand world ratings for cricket, one of sport?s best-known mathematical models. He lives in London SE22.

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