Factors that will contribute to higher accuracy of aim when shooting a basketball into a hoop

Size of the hoop

affects the probability of shooting the ball into the hoop

Initial force applied and direction

with the same initial force applied, there is a higher chance of scoring due to the larger parameter needed for success.

parabolic path depends on the intial velocity for (vH)

types of projectile motion

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launch angle determins the maximum height, time in the air and maximum horizontal distance

other types

Mass of the ball

F = ma, the initial force depends on the acceleration given to the ball and its mass.

Rebounds

When the ball hits the back of the board rebounds may be possible and increase chances of aim

momentum (or impulse) of the ball before and after collision with the board can be evaluated

Bounce rate of the ball

explore if bouncing the ball on the ground would increase the momentum of the ball

professional basketballers bounce the ball not only as a way to navigate the field but also increase the liklihood of shooting a goal

free fall

when air resistance equals to the force on the ball, which are opposite in direction

Risk assessments

Uni-level projection

lands within the same height as launch height

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measure the mass using electric scale first and keep constant

most likely to be focused on for the prac as it would be easier to calculate

Basketball hoop, kept constant

might hit someone with the basketball

thrower of the ball may be injuried if thrown with improper stance

make sure to only throw the ball when there is no one in the vicinity of the basketball hoop

launch height: between 1 and 1.5 meters

look into the relationship between bouncing the basketball and scoring

ensure the thrower is educated on how to throw basketballs (using both hands) and having the correct posture before throwing

Surface area of the ball

effects of air resistance on the ball

keep the ball constant so the surface area is the same

follows a parabolic path due to gravity

same horizontal velocity if air reisstance is negligible

ie. un uniform launch and landing heights

makes the calculations more difficult due to the different vertical distance

horizontal distance between launch and the hoop

"increased distance leads to greater spatial constraint over movements relevant to regaulating shot accuracy"

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release angles

"Players should look for release angles of shooting that provide an optimal balls release velocity to im-prove accuracy."

impacts the overall horizontal distance travelled by the ball (according to formula vH = v cos (angle))