Short pass speeds, the measure of drug coefficients look like they're a little smaller for Alriela compared to previous balls. So, there could be a slight increase in speed for some of those short passes. Then, yeah, then you really are testing a team's defense. You're testing a whole lot of organization. Yes. Gary is giddy because he was a former professional soccer player.
What physics are at play in The FIFA World Cup? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore all the science of soccer with physics professor John Eric Goff. Is this year’s official ball made for scoring goals?
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