Dr. Eric Goff discussed the physics of soccer on National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition Sunday” as a lead up to the World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain. He addressed the controversy over the new Jabulani ball that was created for the World Cup in South Africa. Listen to the interview.
An associate professor of physics, Dr. Goff is the author of Gold Medal Physics: The Science of Sports, a look at the physics behind the feats of great athletes.