TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Football Physics: The "Impossible" Free Kick
Learn about the Magnus Effect, a phenomenon discovered by Isaac Newton. Brazilian football player Roberto Carlos used it to score a seemingly impossible goal in a game of football in 1997. Includes a video, multiple-choice and open-ended...
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Science Kids: Science Images: American Football Kick
An American football kicker lines up his kick attempt as he makes his final stride before kicking the ball. His team mate holds the ball in position to help make the kick as accurate as possible.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Football Penalty Kick
A photo taken just moments after a football player successfully scored a goal from a penalty kick, deceiving the goalkeeper and sending him in the wrong direction.