Directory of Sports Resources
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A sport consists of an activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. A wide variety of physical principles are involved in the rules and practice of sports, and this category intends to identify them.
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How the Physics of Football Works
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/physics-of-football.htm
There's a reason why some passes miss their target, and others land right in the receiver's hands. Offers a view of the game from different angle. -
Sport Science at Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/sport-science
Examines the most popular team and recreational sports, including baseball, cycling, skateboard, and hockey. Also includes highlights on bouncing balls, rock climbing, and facts. -
The Physics of Soccer
http://www.soccerballworld.com/Physics.htm
Discusses shape of a soccer ball, spin effects, motion of projectiles.
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