It’s no surprise that soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Played by various countries around the globe and people of all ages, the origins of the sport date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations (“History of Football”). Different forms were played and created by many countries, and all influenced the development of modern-day soccer. By understanding Newton’s 1st Law, Newton’s 2nd Law, and friction, soccer can be explained. Newton’s 1st Law states that an object in motion will remain in motion and an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force (“Newton’s First Law”). Also known as the law of inertia, Newton’s 1st Law can be used to explain soccer. When a soccer ball is kicked by a player, …show more content…
In understanding the concept of friction, soccer can be demonstrated. Depending on the weather, friction can be created or reduced between the playing surface and your cleats or the ball. On a clear, sunny day, more friction is created between the playing surface and the ball. Therefore, the ball may not roll as far when kicked, as the amount of friction applied to the ball is greater than the amount applied by the player. However, on a rainy or muddy day, less friction is created between the playing surface and the ball, making it easier for the ball to move and allowing it to move farther. Consequently, on a rainy or muddy day, the possibility of sliding or falling is greater, as the playing surface is slippery and wet, and there is less friction between the turf or grass and your cleats. Thus, the amount of friction created in soccer can vary due to the weather. Whether soccer is played on turf or on grass, these surfaces create friction against the soccer ball. When the ball is rolling on the field, friction is applied to it, causing it to slow down and eventually stop. The amount of friction exerted onto the soccer ball is greater than the amount of force applied to it when it is kicked by a player. Friction is an outside and unbalanced force that acts on the soccer ball. If there was no friction, the ball would continue moving at a constant rate and speed. By understanding friction, soccer can be
The materials comprise of smooth materials which help to control the ball. The soccer cleats require sensitivity so the player is able to perform skills with the ball. These materials tend to have a glove like fit on the player’s foot which significantly improves ball control. The material needs to be smooth so when controlling the ball in mid air the trajectory of the ball does not change. In other circumstances such as when the ball is approaching fast and a player needs to trap it. The player needs to apply a force equal but opposite to the ball in order to stop its motion. The glove like fit of the boots aids the player to stop the ball. The smooth material also help the player to be able to pass and shoot the ball properly. If it weren't smooth the ball would go in a different direction which was not intended. Newer cleats have a concave feature which gives the ball curve when struck with the appropriate force at a point on the
Freudenrich, C. (n.d.). How the Physics of Football Works. In howstuffworks.com. Retrieved March 20, 2014
However, it is obvious that the tennis ball was most affected by friction, as it has the greatest difference between the theory and data. This was also visually apparent during the experiment. It was observed that the tennis ball slowed down considerably more that the other two balls. This is because the outer surface of a tennis ball is made from a furry cloth material, which generates more friction that a smooth surface, like the other two balls. (Bowden, 1951, pg. 302; Tremaine and Weinberg, 1984)
Lees, A., & Nolan, L. (1998). The biomechanics of soccer: A review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 16(3), 211-234.
To head, or not to head, that is the question In today’s world, the benefits of sports are huge. Sports are a way of teaching key skills that parents can’t such as sportsmanship, social values and many more. One of the most popular sports all over the world is soccer; hence soccer is the first sport that many children play and later on love. Within the past couple years, controversies have arisen over whether or not children should be heading the soccer ball while playing.
In the 19th century, soccer started to come to life in America. Some colleges started to play the game in the 1820s, with the first contest taking place at Harvard in 1827. Then, a huge invention took place in 1855. That year, the Charles Goodyear soccer ball was invented. Charles Goodyear created these soccer balls with vulcanized rubber. 12 years later in 1867, soccer took two huge steps. The first standardized soccer rules were published that year. Now, graduates from different schools could play together and had proper rules to follow when playing a game. But later that year, another just as, if not mor...
In a soccer game there are two teams of 11 players who try to score a point by kicking a ball into the opponents net. Soccer is played on a rectangular field with a net on each short side of the field. All players must hit the ball with their feet or body and only the goalie is allowed to touch the ball with his/her hands. There are many things you can do to condition yourself to play.
According to Davidhanzy (1998) if a soccer ball is dropped on a hard surface it will bounce back lower than it started. This kind of motion is called the bouncing of the soccer ball. Th...
Freudenrich, C. (n.d.). How the Physics of Football Works. In howstuffworks.com. Retrieved March 20, 2014
In conclusion, football and soccer have their similarities, but these similarities are superficial. There are many fundamental differences, such as the use of one’s hands being illegal in soccer, except for the goalie when he/she is inside his/her respective eighteen-yard boundary. Another example is the alternation of a team’s offense and defense in football as opposed to the simultaneous effort of the offense and defense in soccer. These differences in rules, rituals, and concepts distinguish these two sports from each other. However, there are similarities, such as the fact that both sports allow eleven players on each team to play on the field at a time. Also, the area where one scores is in the same locations in both sports, the end zones of football and the goals of soccer are on opposite sides of the field.
The amazing game of soccer is played in every continent, and is the world’s most popular sport. It is proven to be one of the number one sports to be played and watched. Because its fans and players are so devoted, the sport continues to grow. Requiring only a ball and open space, the activity is available to anyone, whether rich or poor, male or female, athletic or not. Over the years, soccer has won the hearts of many because of its unique history, many benefits, and notable achievements.
Soccer is a sport that has a history dating back three thousand years ago. Its professional major leagues have gained millions of fans all around the world. This sport is played widely around the world by men, women, and children. Soccer is a well-known sport and played in almost every region of the world except for Canada and in the United States. It is one of the most popular sports that is played.
...volved. Soccer requires the use of physics principles such as motion, distance, momentum, angular momentum, friction, and all three of Newton’s Laws of motion. It is important to understand how physics works and affects us even when playing soccer. If players know how physics, the small details, affect them they will be able to control the ball and be efficient in calculating the speed and impact of an approaching opponent. Soccer is a challenging sport, but knowing how the physics around the game works makes improvement almost a guarantee.
Football, which is commonly known today as Soccer, began in Europe during the Middle Ages (Leibs 67). “By the early 1600s, the game developed a...
The first law is, “every object in a state uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it.” This means if an object at rest tends to stay at rest, then an object that is moving tends to stay moving. So when a force is applied to the rested object, it should start moving, if the force is great enough. This is commonly referred to the, “law of inertia.”