The Physics of Basketball

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John J. Fontanella (U.S. Naval Academy)

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English

Johns Hopkins University Press
01 November 2006

Sport & leisure industries; Popular science; Applied physics; Sports training & coaching; Basketball

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, if that's something you've always dreamed of doing.

With photographs and simple high school formulas, physics professor Fontanella-who played in college against Pittsburgh and Syracuse-reveals the key pieces of physics that underscore basketball. He covers almost every aspect of the game, weaving in stories from games he's played and games he's seen, and tales from basketball history and folklore. Physics comes alive as you see how Kobe Bryant, Wilt ""the Stilt"" Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Becky Hammon, and J. J. Reddick do naturally the things that Isaac Newton says they should.

By: John J. Fontanella (U.S. Naval Academy)
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9780801885136
ISBN 10: 0801885132
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 November 2006
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John J. Fontanella is a physics professor at the United States Naval Academy.

Reviews for The Physics of Basketball

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 * The Physics of Basketball takes the game to a whole new level. -- Bill Ingram, Executive Editor, Basketball News Services * Hoopsworld.com * He merges teaching about physics with tips on how to improve the game... With Fontanella's guidance, much is learned about physics, basketball, and the scientific method. Highly recommended. * Choice * The Physics of Basketball bridges the gap between sports science and coaching by introducing many practical ideas that have likely never been considered... recommended reading for all basketball coaches. -- Steve Watkins * International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching *