Hang Time
How high can basketball players jump? Do they really hang in the air or is it just an illusion? Find out the answers with this great sport science video.
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Pitching Physics
A baseball pitcher doesn't just use his arm to throw a baseball quickly, he uses his whole body to help generate as much speed as possible.
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Golf Swing
When Adam Sandler hits a golf ball in the movie Happy Gilmore he takes a run up to help get extra distance, but would this really work?
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Hard Kick
What happens when a muay thai fighter tries to break a baseball bat by kicking it? Find out how much force is needed and watch the end result.
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Perfect Spiral
Throwing the perfect spiral helps an NFL quarter back hit his targets with much greater accuracy. Watch Drew Brees show just how accurate he is.
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Knee Ligaments
Damage to knee ligaments occurs in a number of sports involving cutting and twisting motions. Learn more about the injury with this sport science video.
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Reaction Time
Watch a range of top athletes test their reaction times by catching tennis balls traveling at high speeds on both sides of their body.
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Rugby Scrum
How dangerous is a rugby scrum? What are the force involved? Learn how it works and what some of the possible injury risks are.
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Science of Cricket
Check out this video about the science of cricket. How can science and technology improve the skills involved in batting, bowling and fielding?
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Peripheral Vision
Top athletes in certain sports have highly trained peripheral vision that can increase their reaction times and give them an advantage on the playing field.
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Cycling Technology
How is technology changing the sport of cycling? What materials are used to make bikes both light and strong? Find out with this sport science video.
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Curling Stones
Curling is a popular sport in some parts of the world and especially so during the winter Olympics, but where do the special curling stones come from?
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Science of Snowboarding
Snowboarders can do some amazing things on the halfpipe. Check out how physics relate to the science of snowboarding with this cool video.
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Physics of Skiing
Get the low down on the exciting sport of alpine skiing. Learn how the physics of skiing play a major role as skiers fly down the mountain at incredible speeds.
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