How does ice skating work Why is swimming slower than running What makes a ball bounce Win That Sprint takes the fast-track on forces in sports - from running and jumping to ice hockey and tennis. Follow a sprinter from the starting blocks to the finish line and find out how a pole-vaulter uses a lever to their advantage. See how forces act on swimmers and discover how skates have the edge on the ice.

Author Biography

Angela Royston has written many books for young people, including books about people at work, animals, health and the environment.