Khoo keen on improving his skills Oct 30, 2009
The monitor will be able to determine a golfers swing speed, launch angle, side spin and back spin. These details will enable us to calculate the distance and also recommend the correct shafts. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Marble Launching: The Physics of Sports Jun 28, 2009
Students at McCall Middle School can answer those physics questions since they explored projectile motion, vectors, launch angle and parabolas. These young scientists utilized six marble launchers, motion detectors, and plastic marbles funded through the generosity of the Winchester Foundation. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
What if? Science students pose theories, seek answers Mar 12, 2009
Justin McKillop and Griffin House Does Launch Angle Matter. Second. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Lusk's death no deterrent in freestyle motocross Feb 21, 2009
Big events like the X Games and Dew Tour are meticulous about setting courses, checking launch angle and weather conditions, keeping track of riders' new tricks and making sure safety is the top priority. Smaller events, particularly ones outside the U.S., sometimes don't have the same standards, putting riders at risk. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Lusk's death not a deterrent to flying high Feb 21, 2009
"That's what it comes down to.''The key is minimizing risk. The riders do everything they can to be prepared, fastidiously working through their tricks until there isn't a doubt when they hit the ramp.The problem, at least in some cases, are the courses. Big events like the X Games and Dew Tour are meticulous about setting courses, checking launch angle and weather conditions, keeping track of riders' new tricks and making sure safety is the top priority.Smaller events, particularly ones outside... (MSNBC -- Sports)