You might think that
the last thing going through a soccer player's mind would be science. It's
difficult to imagine a striker contemplating the current nature of the universe
just before game time, or the coach giving a short tutorial on statistics for
inspiration. Soccer may be the beautiful game, but what of the science behind
the artistry? With the soccer world cup currently being played in Germany, and
with the great Australian team performing exceptionally well, it is a good time
to take a look at the Science of Soccer.
