Perfect Goal Kicking Angle

Ben Sparks reveals the formula for optimal goal kicking.

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This is based on the sport of Rugby Union. The principles could be applied elsewhere - why not try it?

Patrons can "enjoy" more footage of Ben and Brady kicking (and missing) rugby goals - https://www.patreon.com/posts/80100608

Football videos on Numberphile: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWI94tcKe--gFFOryaYL23a6

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Ben Sparks on the Numberphile Podcast: https://youtu.be/-tGni9ObJWk

Ben's website: https://www.bensparks.co.uk

Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNS_GTzkj_-qUoNAGaSX5jA

Try Ben's Geogebra file from this video: https://www.geogebra.org/m/A29zFngk