The Hidden Mathematics of Sport takes a novel and intriguing look at sport, by

exploring the mathematics behind the action. Discover the best tactics for taking

a penalty, the pros and cons of being a consistent golfer, the surprising link

between boxing and figure skating, the unusual location of England's earliest

'football' game (in a parish church), and the formula for always winning a game

of tennis. Whatever your sporting interests, you will find plenty to absorb and

amuse you in this entertaining and unique book – and maybe you will even find

some new strategies for beating the odds.