Archive - Science of Skill

The science of ping-pong

What can a robot table-tennis player tell us about skill?

Aug 15 •

July 2024

The science of 54%

Roger Federer and the slim margin of difference between winners and losers

Jul 18 •

June 2024

The science of the "Say Hey Kid"

What made Willie Mays different

Jun 27 •

The science of goaltending

How Sergei Bobrovsky and other elite goalies use their gaze

Jun 7 •

May 2024

The science of handedness

Jalen Brunson and the lefty advantage in sports

May 23 •

The science of umpiring

Blindspots behind the plate.

May 10 •

April 2024

The science of putting

Why are pro golfers suddenly ditching the practice stroke?

Apr 18 •

The science of jump shooting

What Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton have in common

Apr 4 •

March 2024

The science of competitiveness

What can the labor market tell us about sports?

Mar 21 •

The science of unlearning a skill

You never forget how to ride a bike. That's a problem.

Mar 7 •

February 2024

The science of free throws

NBA players make about 75% of their free throws. Why isn't it higher?

Feb 22 •

The science of skill deception

No-look passes and Novak Djokovic

Feb 8 •

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