Fly-halfs like Johnny Sexton have excellent physical technique but they also have a great understanding of classical physics, especially the fluid dynamics that affect how the ball moves through the air. It's important that players know how to use spin, lift and drag to get the best kick, whether they're covering ground, chipping over the opposing team or going for a drop goal!
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I'm Abi, a phd student at the University of Oxford working in plasma acceleration. I love to get super nerdy about pop culture and find ways to explain complicated topics in physics. It's a nerd revolution and I'm here for it!