Aerodynamics of a Football
Written by :
Stepheria Hodge
David Kinton
Jeremy Greene
This article is designed
to help all those who enjoy watching, playing, as well as
cheering on their favorite
football teams and players.
Football is an art that
should be well enjoyed as well as perfected. This article should be a help
to improve the passing: through the means of flight in the air, whether
the spiral or a twist in the ball helps the distance or whether the way
the pass is during the flight simulation in comparison to a sheet of paper.
By holding the ball in the
middle, near its center of gravity, you get the best control. However,
if you desire a faster pass, you would want to hold the ball at the rear.
To keep the ball during its flight, the spin and angle must be correct.
Although our studies and experiments were not centered around the particular
angle, in which to throw the football, but which type of throw is most
productive as far as distance. The type of hold, spin verses no spin, or
the flight path of the football can gain the greatest distance. By using
our research and experimenting we have found out that certain types of
holds are the most productive.
First we will share our
experiment and see if
you can figure out , which works best.
We'll use links to help
you find the answer, personal investigations, and taking our
word for it can help you
coach and pass the football better.