The science behind football

Dive into the unseen world of elite football pitches! We reveal the groundbreaking technology and rigorous FIFA testing that creates the perfect playing surface. From shock absorption to ball bounce, discover how science, not luck, enables pinpoint passes and jaw-dropping goals f ... Show More

<p>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. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercia ... Show More

<p>In this week’s off-season episode of Playing with Science, hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted questions about soccer, with a little help on the science of “the beautiful game” from returning fan-favorite physicist John Eric Goff.<br />Don’t miss an episode ... Show More

This week, host Richard Graves welcomes Nick Pappas, Field Director for the NFL, for a fascinating deep dive into the science, technology, and precision that go into preparing elite-level playing surfaces for one of the biggest sports leagues in the world. From the Super Bowl to ... Show More

<p>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?</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can l ... Show More

Dive into this episode of the Science for Sport podcast with Chris Morgan, whose football journey spans from playing in the Premier League with Barnsley and Sheffield United to coaching and now working as a FIFA football agent. Chris offers unparalleled insights into how the game ... Show More

<p>Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice turn to physics to unravel the mystery of the Immaculate Reception, the most famous, controversial play in NFL history. With Neil Tyson, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, John Eric Goff, and sports writer Jim Brennan. Now with Chuck, Gary and John talking confi ... Show More

<p>We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of N.F.L. linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.</p><br/> <p>Hosted ... Show More

<p>We assembled a panel of smart dudes -- a two-time Super Bowl champ; a couple of NFL linemen, including one who's getting a math Ph.D. at MIT; and our resident economist -- to tell you what to watch for, whether you're a football fanatic or a total newbie.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by ... Show More

How best to understand a team’s form using stats and science, what tempo actually means in football and how much two-footedness gives players an advantage were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, featur ... Show More