Idea Bank 2020: Flippin' Good Fun
THE SCIENCE OF MAKING THAT SHOT
[01] ABOUT
Winning isn't everything, but everybody likes to win. Whether you're a school athlete or a recreational player, we'll guide you in discovering the Physics behind shot mechanics. we want to help you bank in that coveted match winner.
[02] MODULES
GAME TIME
Discover component forces, equilibrium & acceleration through Bump Sheep and Angry Birds.
ROCKET SCIENCE
Shot mechanics ain't rocket science. You just need to grasp projectile motion. So let's build our own reusable PET Rocket.
SPIN
What's similar about Ronaldo's penalties, Nadal's forehands & Curry's shots?
Answer: The Magnus Effect
Discover how this effect arises from Newton's Laws, and make your own Cup Flyers.
BACK TO BASICS
Your coach may make you practice your strokes a million times. That's because sports fundamentals are important, as are Physics principles like Newton's Laws of Motion.