The Science of Football; If You Want to Master the Game, Don't Pass or Punt on Physics

From: The Washington Post | Date: October 13, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Whether you're playing football or just watching, much of the fun lies in the game's unpredictability. Who isn't excited by a slippery runner who dodges half of the other team, a desperate pass that turns a potential sack into a long gain or a critical fumble that transforms despair into hope -- or vice versa?

If the game is unpredictable, the physical processes behind it are not. They're as certain as the sunrise. Although science may not help you guess your opponent's next move, it sure can help you to understand the possibilities.

Suppose that you've just thrown the football and it's ...

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