University of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.
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Dec 12, 2022
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New research from the University of Portsmouth could help UK Premiership footballers ahead of the new season, which starts tonight.
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Aug 9, 2018
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The scientific study of penalty taking suggests that there are unexploited opportunities for footballers.
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Jul 12, 2018
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Have you ever wondered how top goal keepers such as Manuel Neuer or Gianluigi Buffon decide which corner to dive to in a penalty kick situation? You are in good company. Ever since the first penalty kicks were introduced ...
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Apr 23, 2018
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As the world once again draws its attention to the FIFA World Cup, fans watch in fervour to see their country take on all-comers, in hopes that they will become the world champion. Surely, no part of the event is more tense, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2014
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With the score tied 1-1, it's gone to a penalty shootout in a tense soccer match between teams from Israel and Australia. As the Australian goalkeeper in his red jersey braces for the shot, the Israeli striker pauses. Then ...
Robotics
Jun 30, 2013
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With just one kick, you will be remembered forever as a hero. Or as an utter choker.
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Jun 12, 2012
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Roberto Carlos' free kick goal against France in 1997's Tournoi de France is thought by many to have been the most skilful free kick goal - from 35m with a powerful curling banana trajectory - ever scored; but by others to ...
General Physics
Sep 2, 2010
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When it comes to the World Cup Jabulani football, perfect may not be good enough, according to scientists who have analysed the controversial ball.
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Jun 29, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In the split second before foot meets ball, a soccer player's body betrays whether a penalty kick will go left or right, according to recent research in cognitive science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. ...
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Jun 24, 2010
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In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal. Such positions exist in hurling, association football, Gaelic football, international rules football, handball, field hockey, ice hockey, netball, water polo, bandy, lacrosse, floorball, and other sports.
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