Basketball

A basketball player speeds down the court toward the basket. With just seconds left in the game the ball leaves their fingertips and arcs its way through the air. Swish! Nothing but net! A good shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of basketball. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents She shoots. She scores! A basketball swishes through the net, and a football flies through the uprights. But have you ever stopped to think how these things happen? Explore the science behind your favorite sport with simple, clear explanation and dynamic photographs. Young athletes won't be able to stop turning the pages as they learn more about Sports STEM!