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    Football Physics: The "Impossible" Free Kick

    Football Physics: The "Impossible" Free Kick

    In 1997, Brazilian football player Roberto Carlos set up for a 35 meter free kick with no direct line to the goal. Carlos's shot sent the ball flying wide of the players, but just before going out of bounds it hooked to the left and soared into the net. How did he do it? Erez Garty describes the physics behind one of the most magnificent goals in the history of football.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Soccer -- Kicking Physics
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    An Athlete Uses Physics To Shatter World Records

    An Athlete Uses Physics To Shatter World Records

    When Dick Fosbury couldn't compete against the skilled high jumpers at his college, he tried jumping in a different way -- backwards. Fosbury improved his record immediately and continued to amaze the world with his new technique all the way to Olympic gold. Asaf Bar-Yosef explains the physics behind the success of the now dominant Fosbury Flop.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Soccer -- Kicking Physics
    Resource Type:
    Video