Bibliograph

The hidden mathematics of sport, Rob Eastaway and John Haigh

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The hidden mathematics of sport, Rob Eastaway and John Haigh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden mathematics of sport

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1140718727

Responsibility statement

Rob Eastaway and John Haigh

Summary

"A fascinating look at sport, exploring the mathematics behind the action. Includes the best tactics for taking a penalty, the surprising connection between American football and cricket, and the quirky history of the league tables. From boxing to figure-skating, there is plenty to absorb and amuse"--, Amazon

Table Of Contents

How to win more gold medals: and how many medals your country might expect -- 'Why didn't you belt it, son?': when sport meets game theory -- A matter of perspective: spectators, players and referees see things differently -- Chasing the ace: the best servers should practise their returns -- Top of the league: the facts and foibles of league tables -- The ball is not round: why not spherical is the norm -- Faster, higher, longer: the maths of record breaking -- The toss of a coin: the influence of heads and tails -- One hundred and eighty!: where to aim on the dartboard -- Getting the angles right: snooker and friends--an elliptical excursion -- Eleven, twenty-two and other sports numbers: numbers and numerology in sport -- Goals, goals, goals: the patterns that can predict results -- The percentage game: play safe or take a gamble? -- Adding to the thrill: ways to make sport more exciting -- In the judges' opinion: the problems of subjective scoring -- 'Say it ain't so, Joe': cheating to win and cheating to lose -- Extra time and the penalty shoot-out: how to end the game

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