Blending simple physics with anecdotes from the world of rugby, this informative reference demonstrates how to improve rugby techniques. Tackling, passing, running, and kicking are analyzed from a scientific perspective, incorporating Newton’s Laws, and then discussed in the wider context of the game. This valuable guide will not only instruct but also entertain sports-oriented students of all levels.
Trevor Lipscombe is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society who has taught at the City University of New York, the Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Oxford. He is the author of
Albert Einstein: A Biography. He lives in Catonsville, Maryland.