num_pages: 179
description: 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? How to Take a Penalty takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover, for instance, the surprising links between boxing and figure skating and between American football and cricket, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, and the formula for winning a game of tennis.
language: English
title: How to Take a Penalty: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport
titlecomplete: How to Take a Penalty: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport
genres: Science, Nonfiction, Mathematics, Sports
ratings_count: 55
publisher: Robson Books