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How to Take a Penalty
The Mathematical Curiosities of Sport
- Author:
- By Rob Eastaway
- Format:
- Hardback
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- Published: 17th Jun 2005
- ISBN: 1861058365
- Pages: 192
From the Publisher:
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? This book takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action.
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