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The Magnus forces act left so the ball curves to the left. When the ball is kicked left of center, the ball spins clockwise, and the Magnus force causes the ball to curve to the right. A ball kicked directly on center will travel in a particular straight trajectory. A ball kicked to the left or the right can result in a Magnus effect that lands the ball several feet from that original trajectory. This maneuver is commonly known as “bending the ball.” It is an effective strategy that soccer players use when attempting to score goals because it is much harder for the goalie to predict what the ball’s Can a player’s corner kick result in a goal? See the Magnus effect in action! Words To Understand: These words with their easy-to-understand definitions will increase the reader’s understanding of the text while building vocabulary skills. Sidebars: This boxed material within the main text allows readers to build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos: Readers can view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments, and much more!

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path will be. Interestingly, initially in the kick, the ball will go straight without spinning because it is traveling very quickly and therefore has less air resistance. As

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the ball slows down, the airflow will cause it to begin bending. You’ll notice that the slower the ball goes, the more it will spin or curl. Soccer players have other moves, too, like putting a backspin on the ball. This means air will move faster at the top of the ball than at the bottom, causing the ball to rise more and therefore travel further. Series Glossary Of Key Terms: This back-of-the-book glossary contains terminology used throughout this series. Words found here increase the re der’s ability to read and comprehend higher-l vel bo ks and articles in this field.

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