The Physics Behind Soccer

In this project, we examined the physics behind soccer. There are many different intricate techniques one could use to strengthen their ability to play soccer. In our paper, we went over a few crucial techniques; passing, communicating with other teammates and dribbling. The physics behind soccer are very interrelated, and complex. Our paper fits into a few main concepts that make up the complex web of all of the physics-related concepts in soccer.

In order to improve one’s ability to effectively play soccer, one must learn a few main techniques, which include passing, having the ability to communicate with other teammates, and dribbling. In order to improve one’s capability to dribble a soccer ball, one must repeat the action until one has improved one’s excellence at it. In order to pass a soccer ball, one has to perfect a pace that works perfectly with the physics of the ball. A soccer ball moves when kicked as a result of the unbalanced force of one’s foot hitting against it, which thereby causes the soccer ball to accelerate When one’s foot comes into contact with the soccer ball, the soccer ball is exerting the same amount of force against one foot that one is exerting onto it, as well as transferring one’s momentum to the ball. The center of gravity when you are kicking a soccer ball is in the center of one’s body, therefore making the ball’s trajectory easier to predict. When the ball is in motion, friction acts upon it, thereby slowing the ball down. Gravity does not slow down the ball, but it increases the friction that is acting against the ball. When one kicks a ball upwards, into air, the event of the curve of the ball that occurs is known as the ‘Magnus Effect.’ When the ball reaches the top of the trajectory, its vertical velocity is equal to zero meters per second. The reason why soccer balls do not continue to move straight upwards when being kicked into the air is because the force of gravity are acting upon the ball.

Sources:

http://wc1.smartdraw.com/examples/content/examples/10_education/4_math_&_physics/projectile_motion_of_a_soccer_ball_l.jpg

https://thescienceclassroom.wikispaces.com/Physics+of+Soccer