What do soccer, tennis, and baseball have in common? Physics! This TED-Ed companion resource uses Roberto Carlos’s legendary banana kick to explore Newton’s laws, the Magnus effect, and the surprising role of spin and pressure in curving balls mid-flight. Featuring 20 thoughtful discussion questions, a writing prompt that connects theory to sport, and a class debate topic about teaching science through athletics, this resource is ideal for high school or college courses in physics, sports scienc