Physics of Soccer - Playing with Science Live

During a Facebook Live broadcast, Playing With Science co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice take on the science of soccer with “Gold Metal Physics” author John Eric Goff. They talk about grass vs. turf, the physics of the ball, concussions, footwear, and more. Catch new episodes of Playing with Science every Wednesday night now through June seventh, only on TuneIn! tunein.com/playingwithscience Original Facebook Live Broadcast (5/13/17 11:30AM et): https://www.facebook.com/StarTalkRadio/videos/1659116567436339/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk