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The Physics of Basketball
John J. Fontanella
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Description for The Physics of Basketball
Hardback. Reddick do naturally the things that Isaac Newton says they should. Num Pages: 168 pages, 55, 14 black & white line drawings, 41 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSD; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 320.
Drain three pointers, slam dunk easily, and sink that buzzer beater from half court with the help of simple science. Your coach, physicist John J. Fontanella, shows how you can improve your game if you take advice from Isaac Newton. As you read, relive some of the great moments in the game-this time with a scientist and diehard basketball fan as your color analyst. Find out why you ought to put spin on the ball. Get tips on how to improve your free throw and increase your percentage from the charity stripe. You'll even learn how to shatter the backboard, ... Read more
Drain three pointers, slam dunk easily, and sink that buzzer beater from half court with the help of simple science. Your coach, physicist John J. Fontanella, shows how you can improve your game if you take advice from Isaac Newton. As you read, relive some of the great moments in the game-this time with a scientist and diehard basketball fan as your color analyst. Find out why you ought to put spin on the ball. Get tips on how to improve your free throw and increase your percentage from the charity stripe. You'll even learn how to shatter the backboard, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801885136
SKU
V9780801885136
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-35
About John J. Fontanella
John J. Fontanella is a physics professor at the United States Naval Academy.
Reviews for The Physics of Basketball
The Physics of Basketball takes the game to a whole new level.
Bill Ingram, Executive Editor, Basketball News Services Hoopsworld.com An unusual book, certain to attract both the sports fan and the armchair scientist. Booklist Perfect physics aid for basketball fans.
Ken Zetie Physics Education Fontanella writes with humor and feeling.
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Bill Ingram, Executive Editor, Basketball News Services Hoopsworld.com An unusual book, certain to attract both the sports fan and the armchair scientist. Booklist Perfect physics aid for basketball fans.
Ken Zetie Physics Education Fontanella writes with humor and feeling.
Earl Kelly Annapolis Capital He merges ... Read more