Examines the scientific principles behind the sport of soccer, covering physical science concepts such as acceleration, kinetics, torque, and velocity and providing information on the history, rules, equipment, and techniques of soccer.

The people?s game -- Goal setting : the physics of a soccer match -- Look! no hands! the biomechanics of playing soccer -- The right condition : physical training for soccer players -- Sidelined : common soccer injuries -- Think fast : the psychology of soccer.