Explores how modern science has affected dozens of sports, including: What makes curve balls curve and knuckle-balls dance; How to improve your jump shot; Why golf balls hook and slice; How oil on a bowling lane affects the ball"s spin; Why boomerangs return; Which type of track is best for runners; The best waxes for cross-country skiing at different temperatures; Which types of tennis racket have the largest sweet spot; The best weight loss methods for wrestlers; How shooters can improve their scores by controlling their heartbeat; Howe Australia II beat Liberty in the 1983 America"s Cup; and more about pool, Frisbee, mountaineering, bicycling, weight lifting, swimming, diving, pole vaulting, orienteering, and darts. 1984 Hardcover. 178 pages.