Every sport has little tricks that athletes must master to rise to the top of the game. In this episode, we break down quick shots and trick shots, and shine a new light on some of the techniques that give the best an edge over the rest. Can a basketball player score with less than .03 seconds on the clock? Can a pool player sink a dozen balls on a single shot? What bends more – a baseball curveball or a soccer free kick - and what are the physics behinds these bending balls? And how does an athlete fake someone out? These are the little tricks that can make a difference between winners and everybody else.
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