Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

Beating the Odds: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport by Rob Eastaway & John Haigh


ISBN
9781905798124
Published
Released
03 / 09 / 2007
Binding
Paperback
Pages
256
Dimensions
130 x 198 x 15mm

Why might it help a penalty taker to look at a clock before he kicks the ball? Does winning the toss actually matter? And why should some people consider playing darts blindflod?

"Beating The Odds" takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover the best tactics for taking a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising link between boxing and figure skating, the unusual location of England's earliest 'football' (in a parish church), and the formula for winning a game of tennis.

Whatever your sporting interests, you will find plenty to absorb and amuse you in this insightful book - and maybe you will even find some new strategies for beating the odds.
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