Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport
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Why might it help a penalty kicker to look at a clock before he kicks the ball? Does winning the coin toss actually matter? And why should some people consider playing darts blindfolded? "Beating the Odds" takes a novel and intriguing look at sports by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover, for instance, the surprising links between boxing and figure skating and between football and cricket, the unusual location of England's earliest soccer game, the 26.5-degree "trick" snooker shot, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, and the formula for winning a game of tennis. Whatever your sporting interests or ability, you will find plenty to absorb you in this insightful and fun bookand maybe you ll improve your own chances of success "
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1905798121
ISBN13:9781905798124
Release Date:April 2008
Publisher:Protico
Length:179 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.2" x 7.8"
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