An entertaining, eye-opening guide to what math and physics can reveal about sports. How can sprinter Usain Bolt break his world record without expending any ad

"Barrow's wonderfully informative book should charm both lovers and haters of mathematics."-Sheldon Lee Glashow, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics --

A math professor shows how math and physics can offer unexpected insights into the world of sports, from the g-forces experienced by gymnasts during the "giant

“Where else does math become a romp, full of entertaining tricks and turns?”—Bryce Christensen, Booklist Have you ever considered why you always get stuck

This book is an exciting collection of 400+ mind-boggling facts about various sports including hockey, American football, European football, basketball, basebal