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Book Introduction
Twelve Sports Sciences You'll See on the Stadium
- Baseball stadium, soccer stadium, fencing stadium, e-sports stadium…
Into a space filled with exciting stories
- How to enjoy sports through a scientific lens
Anyone who loves sports has probably visited a stadium at least once.
Many people visit stadiums to experience the excitement of being on the field, such as becoming a player and cheering on their favorite team.
The stadium, where various stories of players, referees, athletics, technology, and architecture come together, is full of things to enjoy scientifically as much as exercising or watching a game.
"The Science of Home Runs Through the Roof" is a book that follows the architect who designed the largest sports center in Korea, exploring twelve stadiums within the center one by one and learning about the science behind them.
Author Go Ho-gwan, who studied architecture and worked as a journalist for math and science magazines, skillfully explains scientific knowledge both inside and outside the stadium from a young person's perspective.
The author proposes an interesting way to enjoy sports through a scientific lens.
By following informative and ingenious questions like, "Are home runs more likely to be hit in domed stadiums?", "Can't we keep soccer field grass green all year round?", and "How accurate is the electronic refereeing system in fencing?", you can naturally learn about everything from the mathematical principles responsible for robust design to the physics behind athlete movements and equipment, and the principles of cutting-edge technologies such as sports tech and AI.
- Baseball stadium, soccer stadium, fencing stadium, e-sports stadium…
Into a space filled with exciting stories
- How to enjoy sports through a scientific lens
Anyone who loves sports has probably visited a stadium at least once.
Many people visit stadiums to experience the excitement of being on the field, such as becoming a player and cheering on their favorite team.
The stadium, where various stories of players, referees, athletics, technology, and architecture come together, is full of things to enjoy scientifically as much as exercising or watching a game.
"The Science of Home Runs Through the Roof" is a book that follows the architect who designed the largest sports center in Korea, exploring twelve stadiums within the center one by one and learning about the science behind them.
Author Go Ho-gwan, who studied architecture and worked as a journalist for math and science magazines, skillfully explains scientific knowledge both inside and outside the stadium from a young person's perspective.
The author proposes an interesting way to enjoy sports through a scientific lens.
By following informative and ingenious questions like, "Are home runs more likely to be hit in domed stadiums?", "Can't we keep soccer field grass green all year round?", and "How accurate is the electronic refereeing system in fencing?", you can naturally learn about everything from the mathematical principles responsible for robust design to the physics behind athlete movements and equipment, and the principles of cutting-edge technologies such as sports tech and AI.
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index
Preface: Science Stories Inside the Stadium: Where Thrilling Competitions Unfold 4
1 Baseball | Are Home Runs More Likely to Hit in Domed Stadiums? 10
2 Soccer | For Green Grass All Year Round 28
3 Basketball | Backboard 46 that can withstand dunks
4 Tennis | Into the Silent Angle War 62
5 Athletics | No more than 0.01 seconds of error! 78
6 Swimming | Why do so many gold medals come from lane 4? 96
7 Fencing | Reliable Electronic Equipment to Quiet Judging Controversies 114
8 Ski | Can You Survive Extreme Weather? 128
9 Skating | Discovering the Secrets of Smooth Ice 144
10 Sleds | Withstand Acceleration! Curved Section Design Method 160
11 Baduk | 176 Cases Vaster Than the Universe
12 eSports | A Spectacular Feast of Cutting-Edge Technology 194
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1 Baseball | Are Home Runs More Likely to Hit in Domed Stadiums? 10
2 Soccer | For Green Grass All Year Round 28
3 Basketball | Backboard 46 that can withstand dunks
4 Tennis | Into the Silent Angle War 62
5 Athletics | No more than 0.01 seconds of error! 78
6 Swimming | Why do so many gold medals come from lane 4? 96
7 Fencing | Reliable Electronic Equipment to Quiet Judging Controversies 114
8 Ski | Can You Survive Extreme Weather? 128
9 Skating | Discovering the Secrets of Smooth Ice 144
10 Sleds | Withstand Acceleration! Curved Section Design Method 160
11 Baduk | 176 Cases Vaster Than the Universe
12 eSports | A Spectacular Feast of Cutting-Edge Technology 194
Image source 210
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Into the book
Why are truss structures so stable? The secret lies in their triangular shape.
Triangles are the most stable of shapes.
Try experimenting with a matchstick or a stick of similar size.
If you glue four sticks together to make a square, it may seem stable at first glance, but in reality it is not.
Even a square can change shape into a parallelogram or a rhombus by rotating the connecting part when force is applied in any direction.
But triangles are not like that.
If you attach three sticks together to form a triangle, the shape of the triangle will not change no matter what direction you apply force to it.
Each member forming the triangle is subjected to either a compressive force, which is a pressing force, or a tensile force, which is a pulling force, but the connecting part does not rotate.
So it forms a very stable structure.
--- From "Baseball"
Naturally, it is difficult for away team players who are not acclimated to the high altitude to play properly.
Additionally, the air density is lower at high altitudes, so the ball flies faster than at low altitudes.
It's not easy to adapt to the increased speed not only on the grass but also when flying in the air.
It's hard for the away team, and even the movement of the ball is different than usual, so they panic and end up conceding a goal.
Bolivia has defeated strong teams like Brazil and Argentina on several occasions at home.
It is inevitable that the home team has an advantage in soccer, but there has been a lot of criticism that this is too much, so FIFA has tried to regulate games so that they cannot be played at too high an altitude.
However, due to opposition from countries located at high altitudes, it had no choice but to be abandoned.
--- From "Soccer"
Swimmers learn from a young age how their bodies float in water and learn the appropriate swimming technique.
As you grow, your body shape changes, so you need to train to adapt to it again.
If your body type is such that your center of gravity and center of buoyancy are the same, you can float horizontally, which is advantageous for swimming.
Because most of your body experiences less resistance than when it is submerged in water.
For example, legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps was 193cm tall and had arms that stretched out to the sides for over 2m, but his legs were unusually short.
Thanks to this, the center of gravity was close to the center of buoyancy.
Triangles are the most stable of shapes.
Try experimenting with a matchstick or a stick of similar size.
If you glue four sticks together to make a square, it may seem stable at first glance, but in reality it is not.
Even a square can change shape into a parallelogram or a rhombus by rotating the connecting part when force is applied in any direction.
But triangles are not like that.
If you attach three sticks together to form a triangle, the shape of the triangle will not change no matter what direction you apply force to it.
Each member forming the triangle is subjected to either a compressive force, which is a pressing force, or a tensile force, which is a pulling force, but the connecting part does not rotate.
So it forms a very stable structure.
--- From "Baseball"
Naturally, it is difficult for away team players who are not acclimated to the high altitude to play properly.
Additionally, the air density is lower at high altitudes, so the ball flies faster than at low altitudes.
It's not easy to adapt to the increased speed not only on the grass but also when flying in the air.
It's hard for the away team, and even the movement of the ball is different than usual, so they panic and end up conceding a goal.
Bolivia has defeated strong teams like Brazil and Argentina on several occasions at home.
It is inevitable that the home team has an advantage in soccer, but there has been a lot of criticism that this is too much, so FIFA has tried to regulate games so that they cannot be played at too high an altitude.
However, due to opposition from countries located at high altitudes, it had no choice but to be abandoned.
--- From "Soccer"
Swimmers learn from a young age how their bodies float in water and learn the appropriate swimming technique.
As you grow, your body shape changes, so you need to train to adapt to it again.
If your body type is such that your center of gravity and center of buoyancy are the same, you can float horizontally, which is advantageous for swimming.
Because most of your body experiences less resistance than when it is submerged in water.
For example, legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps was 193cm tall and had arms that stretched out to the sides for over 2m, but his legs were unusually short.
Thanks to this, the center of gravity was close to the center of buoyancy.
--- From "Swimming"
Publisher's Review
Hit, put, run!
In search of physics, architecture, and geometry contained in the momentary battle
- From the dome roof to the backboard, court, ramp, AR/VR
Everything that meets the eye is science!
A science book that connects you to new knowledge.
The sports covered in this book are extremely diverse, ranging from ball games like soccer and baseball, to bodyweight sports like track and field and swimming, to winter sports like skiing and sledding, and even fencing and e-sports that utilize cutting-edge equipment and technology.
The scientific and mathematical knowledge introduced is also broad, including the physical abilities required for each sport, the equipment and space for competition, and the dynamics of body movement and tool use.
For example, the roof of a dome stadium shows a truss structure that utilizes the characteristics of geometry, the backboard of a basketball goal shows the principle of tempered glass that does not break under compressive and tensile forces, and the swimming pool lane shows the characteristics centered on the human body that allow it to float well on water.
We will examine the possibilities of the mental sport of Go, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as AR and VR in the relatively recently created e-sports stadiums.
In this way, "Home Run Sports Science Through the Roof" colorfully introduces the science of various parts of the stadium that we might not have noticed during the split-second battles.
The program's inclusion of all sports, including summer and winter sports, as well as popular sports, lowers the barrier to entry for young people who find science difficult and unfamiliar.
The best way to ease the unfamiliarity is to find something familiar in it.
If math class is hard work, but a game of soccer is always fun to play in your spare time, if you enjoy the thrill of intuition and the sense of belonging that comes from cheering for the same team, or if you enjoy watching highlights of important international competitions or games, this book will be a great starting point for opening the door to science.
From science to sports, there is nothing I don't know.
Meet the multi-talented storyteller
- The power of storytelling that makes pages turn smoothly
- Scientific imagination to solve everyday problems
This book unfolds as the narrator, an architect who designed a fictional space called the largest sports center in the country, explores the stadiums throughout the center with the people who visited it.
The setting, which speaks to the reader in a friendly manner, especially with episodes related to the center's design, provides the fun of turning the pages and allows readers to become immersed in the content.
From architecture and science to sports, the narrator has a wealth of knowledge and offers a rich, flowing narrative that explores everything from the history of sports to the necessity and evolution of technology, and its impact on competition.
The vibrant illustrations placed in each chapter add to the vivid atmosphere of the scene.
Young people considering a career in a related field will find this book's narrative, which seeks scientific solutions to problems encountered in everyday life, particularly welcome.
From the perspective of the stadium's creator, readers can understand how today's technology has advanced through consideration of superior performance, fair refereeing, and reasonable facilities, and, following the architect's suggestions, imagine for themselves what technologies will be needed in the future to achieve even better games.
If you have a favorite sport among the twelve, start reading in that chapter.
It has been edited so that each chapter can be read independently and understood sufficiently while following the flow of the stadium tour.
When you like something, your perspective opens, and with that expanded perspective, you can discover new interests.
If you're looking for a science book to get you started, I recommend reading "The Science of Home Runs Through the Roof".
In search of physics, architecture, and geometry contained in the momentary battle
- From the dome roof to the backboard, court, ramp, AR/VR
Everything that meets the eye is science!
A science book that connects you to new knowledge.
The sports covered in this book are extremely diverse, ranging from ball games like soccer and baseball, to bodyweight sports like track and field and swimming, to winter sports like skiing and sledding, and even fencing and e-sports that utilize cutting-edge equipment and technology.
The scientific and mathematical knowledge introduced is also broad, including the physical abilities required for each sport, the equipment and space for competition, and the dynamics of body movement and tool use.
For example, the roof of a dome stadium shows a truss structure that utilizes the characteristics of geometry, the backboard of a basketball goal shows the principle of tempered glass that does not break under compressive and tensile forces, and the swimming pool lane shows the characteristics centered on the human body that allow it to float well on water.
We will examine the possibilities of the mental sport of Go, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as AR and VR in the relatively recently created e-sports stadiums.
In this way, "Home Run Sports Science Through the Roof" colorfully introduces the science of various parts of the stadium that we might not have noticed during the split-second battles.
The program's inclusion of all sports, including summer and winter sports, as well as popular sports, lowers the barrier to entry for young people who find science difficult and unfamiliar.
The best way to ease the unfamiliarity is to find something familiar in it.
If math class is hard work, but a game of soccer is always fun to play in your spare time, if you enjoy the thrill of intuition and the sense of belonging that comes from cheering for the same team, or if you enjoy watching highlights of important international competitions or games, this book will be a great starting point for opening the door to science.
From science to sports, there is nothing I don't know.
Meet the multi-talented storyteller
- The power of storytelling that makes pages turn smoothly
- Scientific imagination to solve everyday problems
This book unfolds as the narrator, an architect who designed a fictional space called the largest sports center in the country, explores the stadiums throughout the center with the people who visited it.
The setting, which speaks to the reader in a friendly manner, especially with episodes related to the center's design, provides the fun of turning the pages and allows readers to become immersed in the content.
From architecture and science to sports, the narrator has a wealth of knowledge and offers a rich, flowing narrative that explores everything from the history of sports to the necessity and evolution of technology, and its impact on competition.
The vibrant illustrations placed in each chapter add to the vivid atmosphere of the scene.
Young people considering a career in a related field will find this book's narrative, which seeks scientific solutions to problems encountered in everyday life, particularly welcome.
From the perspective of the stadium's creator, readers can understand how today's technology has advanced through consideration of superior performance, fair refereeing, and reasonable facilities, and, following the architect's suggestions, imagine for themselves what technologies will be needed in the future to achieve even better games.
If you have a favorite sport among the twelve, start reading in that chapter.
It has been edited so that each chapter can be read independently and understood sufficiently while following the flow of the stadium tour.
When you like something, your perspective opens, and with that expanded perspective, you can discover new interests.
If you're looking for a science book to get you started, I recommend reading "The Science of Home Runs Through the Roof".
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: December 9, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 212 pages | 135*200*12mm
- ISBN13: 9791170872764
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