This chapter explores why it is effective for football players to jump over opposing players and why being connected to the ground is crucial for pushing against anything.
What is one of the greatest displays of terrestrial physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics of “The Tush Push” and the science in American football.
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