Mathematics In Football
Published on Dec 02, 2015
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MATH IN FOOTBALL
BY RIVER PAGE AND KOLBY SHARP
Football has tons of math in it. For one, A football field is 100 yards. Each 10 yards, there is a "First Down"
Think of a quarterback. When he throws the ball, lots of math is happening. For one, they are calculating his percentage of completed passes. Also, the velocity at which he throws the ball.
Also, think of a wide receiver. When the quarterback throws the ball, he must predict and time himself to catch that pass.
Next is the "kicker." The kicker must predict how hard the wind is blowing, what angle he has to kick the ball at, and how hard he must kick the ball for it to reach the target.
Also, there is the running back. Running backs must predict which angle to cut at and which hole to go through. He must think quickly how to cut to a different angle within a split second.
Defensive players have to predict what angle they have to take in order to reach their target. Not everyone is the same speed, so they have to take a angle to reach their target in time.
Believe it or not, but the camera to record football involves math too! They must hit the right angle in order to view a certain spot on the field. This way, if a play gets challenged they can view it for further review.
Coaches must predict the probability of what play the opposite team is going to run, so they can counter it.
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The stadium includes math too. For one, they shape the arch of the stadium so that they can keep sound in. Also, they must have enough seats for the fans. The food ordered to supply must be enough, as well as the size of the parking lot for the fans.
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Linemen use math too. They have to act quickly, and block to a certain angle that way their teammate can get around them. Also, they must watch for how much power they use to counter the other opponent.
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