The Science of Baseball

The Science of Baseball
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 333
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9783030030322
ISBN-13 : 3030030326
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis The Science of Baseball by : A. Terry Bahill

This augmented, new edition adds discussion of the bat’s vertical sweetness gradient, eye-hand cross-dominance, models for the swing of a bat, and accuracy of simulations. The book retains its description of dynamic collisions between baseballs, softballs, and bats, and the intricate modeling of these interactions, using only basic math and physical principles. Veteran baseball science author Terry Bahill explains models for the speed and spin of balls and bats and calculations for bat-ball collisions at a level accessible to most students of the science of baseball. Demystifying the most important factors for understanding bat performance—bat weight, moment of inertia, the coefficient of restitution, and characteristics of humans swinging the bats—Dr. Bahill also explains physical aspects of the optimal bat and the sweet spot. Praise for the First Edition “Dr. Bahill’s book is the perfect tool for teaching how to solve some of baseball’s basic science problems. Using only simple Newtonian principles and the conservation laws, Dr. Bahill explains how to model bat-ball collisions. Also, he derives equations governing the flight of the ball, and proceeds to show what factors affect air density and how this density affects the ball’s flight. And as a unique addition to his fine book, he provides advice for selecting the optimal bat—a surprising bonus!” Dave Baldwin, PhD Major League pitcher, 1966-1973, lifetime Major League ERA, 3.08 “If I were the General Manger of a baseball team, I would tell my people to write a ten-page paper describing what this book contains that could improve our performance. I think the book provides the foundation for change.” Bruce Gissing Executive VP-Operations (retired) Boeing Commercial Airplanes “[I] had a chance to read your research, and I fully agree with your findings.” Baseball Legend Ted Williams, in a 1984 letter to the author

Sports Science

Sports Science
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 130
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780471220978
ISBN-13 : 0471220973
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Sports Science by : Jim Wiese

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner! * Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? * Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark? * Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you! From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you'll discover the science behind all your favorite sports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce, and much, much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So take the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun!

Baseball

Baseball
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Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages : 106
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781420505849
ISBN-13 : 142050584X
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Baseball by : Lizabeth Hardman

Author Lizabeth Hardman provides the scientific principles behind one of America's favorite sports, baseball. She covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries.

Sports Science Handbook: A-H

Sports Science Handbook: A-H
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Publisher : multi-science publishing
Total Pages : 426
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0906522366
ISBN-13 : 9780906522363
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Sports Science Handbook: A-H by : Simon P. R. Jenkins

A valuable reference source for professionals and academics in this field, this is an encyclopedia-dictionary of the many scientific and technical terms now encountered in kinesiology and exercise science.

Baseball

Baseball
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Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Total Pages : 50
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429648721
ISBN-13 : 1429648724
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Baseball by : David Dreier

"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball, including offense, defense, stadiums, and individual players who have mastered the sport"--Provided by publisher.

Sports Science

Sports Science
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Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages : 52
Release :
ISBN-10 : 160870081X
ISBN-13 : 9781608700813
Rating : 4/5 (1X Downloads)

Synopsis Sports Science by : John Perritano

The six books in Cool Science explore the amazing advances science has made in artificial intelligence, crime solving, physical and mental diseases, and even in sports.

The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science

The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science
Author :
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Total Pages : 257
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780761189282
ISBN-13 : 0761189289
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science by : Sean Connolly

Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities—and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it’s possible and learn the role played by Newton’s second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a paperback book, and the help of a friend to understand the science of momentum and the real meaning of hang time. Using common household objects, each project includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and a detailed explanation of how and why the experiment worked. It’s a win-win. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat—it’s all in the science.

Sports Science

Sports Science
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages : 92
Release :
ISBN-10 : 140271520X
ISBN-13 : 9781402715204
Rating : 4/5 (0X Downloads)

Synopsis Sports Science by : Shar Levine

Examines scientific experiments to help improve your game.

Sports Science Handbook: I-Z

Sports Science Handbook: I-Z
Author :
Publisher : multi-science publishing
Total Pages : 430
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0906522374
ISBN-13 : 9780906522370
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Sports Science Handbook: I-Z by : Simon P. R. Jenkins

A valuable reference source for professionals and academics in this field, this is an encyclopedia-dictionary of the many scientific and technical terms now encountered in kinesiology and exercise science.

The Physics of Sports Science Projects

The Physics of Sports Science Projects
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Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 130
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780766041462
ISBN-13 : 0766041468
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis The Physics of Sports Science Projects by : Robert Gardner

"Learn about speed and distance, the laws of motion, angles and more"--