Animated lesson on the physics behind one of the most magnificent goals in the history of football.

Together: Words + Pictures (and music!) bend it like Beckham in this new short exploring the science of the impossible free kick.

If you want to know more about the TED-Ed project check out their site here. And find more lesson on their YouTube channel.

TED-Ed

Football Physics

Credits

DESIGN & DIRECTION: Hector Herrera

PRODUCTION: Pazit Cahlon

EDUCATOR: Erez Garty

PRODUCERS TED-ED: Gerta Xhelo, Jessica Ruby

NARRATION: Addison Anderson

ANIMATION: Hector Herrera

MUSIC/FX: Nick Sewell

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