- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Nottingham University Press (Sep 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1904761178
- ISBN-13: 978-1904761174
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.7 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 299 g
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#450,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #61 in Books > Sports > Other Team Sports > Rugby
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"A lively and intriguing narrative offering as much enjoyment as a well fought scrum. Regardless of your familiarity with rucks or Newton, [this book] will please and inform aficionados and neophytes alike." —Todd W. Kent, PhD, associate director, program in teacher preparation
"Lipscombe offers up explanations aimed at props and armchair players alike with plenty of references to great rugby players and famous matches." —Physics World
"The cocktail of rugby and physics, mixed for us by Lipscombe, will be a pleasant read both for fans of the sport and for teachers and students of physics and the public." —Il Nuovo Saggiatore magazine
"If one knows physics and has any interest in rugby, this book is worth owning, as there are just enough equations and the more detailed calculations appear as end notes to each chapter." —American Journal of Physics
Product Description
Blending simple physics with anecdotes from the world of rugby, this informative reference demonstrates how to improve rugby techniques. Tackling, passing, running, and kicking are analyzed from a scientific perspective, incorporating Newton’s Laws, and then discussed in the wider context of the game. This valuable guide will not only instruct but also entertain sports-oriented students of all levels.
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The physics of Rugby
Nov 27 2009
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It applies the rules and principles of physics to the sport of Rugby, but did not meet my high expectations set by The Physics of Baseball. Nonetheless, an entertaining read.
Basic and Arcane Physics Applied to Rugby
Jan 29 2011
Format:Paperback
Much of the applied physics of this book is familiar to basic physics students. Tackled players are compared to falling bodies. Collision between players, singularly and with a group of players, is modeled according to conservation of momentum. The angular motion of the leg-foot combination is computed during the kicking process.
The range of the kicked ball is given as v-squared sin2A/g, where v is the speed of the thrown or kicked ball, A is the angle of the trajectory relative to the horizontal, and g is the gravitational constant. Obviously, the kicker is best off kicking the ball as close as possible to 45 degrees, even if sacrificing speed or accuracy. In addition, a doubling of kick speed will quadruple the distance the ball travels.
Some relatively-uncommon physics is applied in this book. For instance, player movements are compared to random walks. Also, the physics of overloaded columns is compared to that of broken bones. Finally, the buildup of body heat in active players, along with dissipation by sweating, is modeled according to the physics of heat.
The author of this book assumes that the reader is familiar with British terms surrounding the game of rugby. As for physics, there is a glossary of physics terms in the back of the book. An extensive bibliography for further reading, on science and sports, is also provided.
The range of the kicked ball is given as v-squared sin2A/g, where v is the speed of the thrown or kicked ball, A is the angle of the trajectory relative to the horizontal, and g is the gravitational constant. Obviously, the kicker is best off kicking the ball as close as possible to 45 degrees, even if sacrificing speed or accuracy. In addition, a doubling of kick speed will quadruple the distance the ball travels.
Some relatively-uncommon physics is applied in this book. For instance, player movements are compared to random walks. Also, the physics of overloaded columns is compared to that of broken bones. Finally, the buildup of body heat in active players, along with dissipation by sweating, is modeled according to the physics of heat.
The author of this book assumes that the reader is familiar with British terms surrounding the game of rugby. As for physics, there is a glossary of physics terms in the back of the book. An extensive bibliography for further reading, on science and sports, is also provided.
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