The Hidden Maths Of Sport When people think about the maths of sport, they are usually thinking of statistics. But there is real maths in sport too – What are the best tactics of a middle-distance runner? Why is a regular football so hard to draw? Where should a rugby ball be placed when taking a conversion? Why do tennis servers have a slow second serve rather than a fast one? And where should you aim on the dartboard? With plenty of practical applications of geometry, mechanics and probability, this entertaining talk is about the *real* maths of sport. This talk can be adapted for Year 10 upwards.

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