Observations: Physics of free kicks: The hidden advantage of long-distance soccer shots - 0 views
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spinning balls suddenly change trajectory, from a smooth arc to a sharp inward curl
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spinning balls follow a kind of circular arc as they slow from drag forces and are pushed from a linear path by the so-called Magnus effect
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For a well-struck soccer ball, the researchers estimate, one might expect a gentle arc followed by a sharp hook at about 50 meters