Edition statement from p. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102) and index.

The bouncing soccer ball. Measuring the bounce of a soccer ball. How does the ground impact the ball? Where does the energy go? Energy of deformation -- Getting a kick out of soccer. Compound motion. Best angle to launch a soccer ball. Standing kick versus running kick. Conservation of momentum -- Dribbling, heading, passing, and offside calls. Should you pass or dribble? Controlling the angles when the ball is headed. How the angle to the goal affects kicking accuracy. The offside call -- Kicking and drag. Air drag. Air drag and height. Smooth versus turbulent air flow -- Spin, drag, and the soccer kick. Kicking a ball off-center. The side kick. Bernoulli's principle. The magnus effect.

"Presents several science experiments using physics and soccer"--Provided by publisher.