Physical Science in Basketball

Physical Science in Basketball

Paperback (15 Jan 2020)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Playing basketball requires skill, strength, agility - and physics! Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how players who jump have to overcome gravity, how friction affects the ball when it bounces on the ground, and why the shot clock has to precisely measure time to make sure that teams shoot within 24 seconds of taking possession.

Book information

ISBN: 9780778775577
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Imprint: Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub date:
DEWEY: 796.323
Language: English
Number of pages: 48
Weight: 136g
Height: 235mm
Width: 184mm
Spine width: 3mm