Physics Of Dribbling
What two types of energy are associated with dribbling?
Potential And Kinetic Energy
Which equation of force applies to the basketball shot?
F=ma
Does more force in your pass increase or decrease the acceleration of your pass?
It Increases the acceleration
Should you have a tall or low stance when playing defense?
Low stance, because it allows for better explosive movement
Ray Allen‘s Iconic Game 6 Three pointer to tie the game in the 2013 NBA Finals
Allen gets the pass from Bosh and then expertly stops on a dime just outside the three point line and uses a perfect launch angle of around 48 degrees to absolutely nail the shot and tie the game, his movement also helped him make this shot by not shaking but instead staying still and having a perfect form
Muscle Memory is a key part to dribbling— what are the 4 factors that are fully controlled when you master muscle memory?
Acceleration, Velocity, Direction, Spin
What is the best launch angle for a three point shot?
48 Degrees
What is the main factor that leads to better passes?
Momentum
Is on ball or off ball defense better?
On ball defense is better because it allows you to play tighter to your opponent and it also allows for you to be more steady
LeBron’s Block in game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals
James needs to execute this play perfectly when he sees it’s a 2 on 1, James accelerates perfectly keeping a steady velocity and then jumps at the perfect time and blocks Iguadola’s Shot using perfect hand eye coordination to make sure it’s not a goal tending
Which one of Newtons laws come into play when dribbling?
Newtons Third Law- For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
What is the velocity needed to make the average three point shot?
18 Mph
Does more momentum lead to a harder or easier pass?
It leads to a harder pass
What are some of the most important defensive factors?
Timing, Hand Eye Coordination, and precise movement
Kawhi Leonards shot in game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Semifinals to send the raptors to the conference finals and to eventually win the championship
Kawhi gets the inbound pass and immediately accelerates to get to the corner, he’s guarded tightly so he has to shoot at a much greater launch angle to get the shot in the basket, the velocity of this ball decreases however because the launch angle is larger. The ball bounces on the rim 4 times before going in and winning the game for the Raptors
What is caused when the ball hits the court and then comes back up to your hand?
Force and A Collision
What is the launch angle needed to make a free throw?
51 Degrees
Which Type of pass requires a certain angle for being effective?
A bounce pass
What three factors help the power of defense?
Being Reactive, elastic, and explosive
Anthony Edwards Poster Dunk on John Collins
Edwards passes away the ball from around half court and he then accelerates and receives a pass mid stride he uses great strength to then dunk over John Collins and absolutely embarrases him
What are two players that have mastered the physics of dribbling?
Kyrie Irving and Allen Iverson
Which players have mastered the physics of shooting?
Which Players have mastered the physics of passing?
Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Chris Paul, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd
Which Players have mastered the physics of defense?
Rudy Gobert, Dikembe Mutombo, Ben Wallace
Michael Jordan’s shot to win Game 6 of the 1998 Finals
Jordan Crosses back using potential and kinetic energy then keeps his eye on the basket with great hand eye coordination and uses around a 20 degree launch angle to sink the shot from just past the free throw line