Bonaventureonly after switching from chemistryand one of the best players in college basketball last season. It is written from the perspective of a fan of the game and then through the eyes of a physicist. The 94fifty basketball sensor was used to obtain the kinematic parameters of the jump. Ken zetie physics education fontanella writes with humor and. Armenti puts to rest a number of popular sportsrelated misconceptions and accounts for phenomena that, for many, have been a source of wonder since childhood. James naismith, who was a physical education teacher, thought of a game to introduce to his students. This is a prolate spheroid, also the shape of an inflated pigs bladder which is what the fir.
It might help you find the best angle for your jump shot. Bill ingram, executive editor, basketball news services an unusual book, certain to attract both the sports fan and the armchair scientist. A m 57g tennis ball is held above a m 590g basketball, and both are released from rest when the bottom of the basketball is h 1. Whether you are watching college teams on tv or playing in the backyard, basketball is fun because of science. A lot of the time, good athletic performance is based on proper control and coordination of movement. In this lesson, developed by talking science, a partner of nprs science friday initiative, together with john fontanella, a physicist at the u. Quantum leap mens basketball physics psychology science drawing sports drawings physics humor. If a ball has a low air pressure, it will form to the floor and not bounce back up, because it has less air molecules to bounce off the ground with. A basketball, with a tennis ball sitting on top of it, is released from rest from a 2m vertical height. Passing is the fastest way to get the ball down the court into the opponents end. Basketball as a projectile the physics of basketball. The article science tells all sports world specials, june 4 contained a discussion of the physics of basketball shooting, and it clearly implied that this work had been done by thomas h.
Ken zetie physics education fontanella writes with humor and feeling. A game made by religious2 with our physics game maker. Almost everybody, at some point in their lives, has bounced a rubber ball against the wall or floor and observed its motion. An infrared thermometer is required to do this science project.
Ive never studied the physics of sports balls but i know most of them are round. I remember being a kid and watching old highlights of larry bird wondering to myself how the heck he was such a consistent shooter. Drain three pointers, slam dunk easily, and sink that buzz. Most people who study the physics of basketball get deep into the art of shooting, passing, and dribbling instead of actually playing the sport. How can a sailboat travel almost directly into the wind. An unusual book, certain to attract both the sports fan and the armchair scientist.
The physics of passing a basketball by ashley aeschliman. Jumping for the ball, or leaping for a slam dunk, the human body follows the same laws of projectile motion as do other objects. The ball used in a game should have high air pressure, which is explained through the law of physics. Students receive the advantages of studying abroad without any loss of time or the risk of credits not being counted. Physics is something heavy to deal with, even more when a ball and a basket come in the mix, so you better put on your baller clothes, step right. See the materials and equipment list for details on where to buy one. Commentated by patrick andrade and ethan valencia explains the physics of 2 key elements of basketball shooting and dribbling. When a basketball player jumps in the air to make a shot he can appear to be suspended in midair during the high point of the jump. Create fun games that you can publish and share with friends. Other times, it helps to have a good understanding of the physics taking place, and then using this knowledge to your. Spin spin usually happens as the ball is passed, shot, or dribbled in the game of basketball.
With a peach basket and balls, james naismith created an exciting game where you had to throw the ball in the basket to gain a point for your team. The man exhibited an overwhelming amount of confidence out on the basketball court. I betcha didnt know there was science involved in the sport of basketball. Shoot basketballs out of your cannon as you try to get at least one ball into each basket. Cool new physics games for kids girls boys, elementary, middle. Physics major andrew nicholson is the smartest player in.
The physics of basketball takes the game to a whole new level. Jumping is a major component in the physics behind basketball. A basketball, with a tennis ball sitting on top of. Assume the basketball instantaneously reverses its velocity when it hits the ground and that at this moment the tennis ball is still moving down. In the book the physics of basketball, author john fantanella, explains that the magnus effect is when backspin gives the ball a little lift allowing for the slowest possible speed, creating a dip in elevation and a less violent rebound off the backboard or rim. In a physics format basketball players are using newtons 2nd law to their advantage. Physics of basketball hang time jumping is a major component in the physics behind basketball. Backspin creates something physicists know as the magnus effect. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In 1891, in springfield, massachusetts a man names dr. Most of us would think that this type of book would be quite boring, but i found it to be quite the opposite. There are a lot of physics happening when you shoot the basketball.
Basketball physics is a one button funny jump basketball game. Passing is a very important element in the game of basketball. Eighteen male basketball players 7 guards, 8 forwards, 3 centers from six serbian senior teams were tested. In a way, a game like basketball is a physics geeks delight. Fontanella, shows how you can improve your game if you take advice from isaac newton. Its a playground where you can apply physics principles to try.
In this book we get to see many of the nbas best players at work and find out the physics of the sport as we go. A brief explanation of the physics behind the backspin that basketball players are taught to put on their shots, with some assistance from a couple of union college players. Popular basketball books showing 150 of 1,666 the book of basketball. The physics of basketball basketball isn t as easy as people depict it to be. There are many aspects to the physics of basketball. Must be able to dribble a basketball 100 times in a row quickly. Basketball physics is a funaddicting, one button, 2 player basketball game by.
Shooting hoops is great fun, and a basketball game can be very exciting. The physics of sports has broad applications, and is useful for boosting performance in a variety of athletic disciplines. For general science readers and students and teachers of either physics or sports. As you read, relive some of the great moments in the gamethis time with a scientist and diehard basketball fan as your color analyst. Try this when they hit the ground the momentum transfer sends the tennis ball flying upward. Bouncing ball physics is an interesting subject of analysis, demonstrating several interesting dynamics principles related to acceleration, momentum, and energy.
Figuring the physics of basketball can studying the laws of physics help you be a better basketball player. Journey inside the numbers for an exceptional set of statistical tools and rules that can help explain the winning, or losing, ways of a basketball team. What is the theoretical final maximum height of the tennis ball. Here are 5 things you didnt know about the physics of basketball. More from coach fisher john fontanellas groundbreaking book, the physics of basketball, changed my thinking. The different masses of the balls effects the weight of the pass, because of the gravity and the different masses. Fisher teaches a physicsbased methodology, which allows you to find your best shot. Drain three pointers, slam dunk easily, and sink that buzzer beater from half court with the help of simple science. Naval academy and author of the physics of basketball, explains the role of physics in basketball, from foul shots to sidearm. On this page, i will show you how kinematics, forces, and energy relate to passing a basketball. Learn more about opportunities to study at the university of kentucky at as. In the book the physics of basketball, the author, john fantanella, explains the magnus effect, the backspin which gives the ball a little bit of lift allowing for the slowest possible speed and a less violent rebound if it hits the backboard or rim and may even allow the ball to go in the net. A little bit of physics and a lot of practice can make everyone a better shooter from the freethrow line. If it has high air pressure, it keeps the ball from bending when it slams against the court floor.
A good basketball has a bit of grip to it, so it doesnt slide very easily, and the friction force can be substantial. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Bouncing the ball on the ground, passing to your teammate, and shooting at the goal all depend on physics, math and the laws of motion. Buy concept of physics part1 20192020 session by h.
What are the physics of different sports ball designs. The making and unmaking of the warriors dynasty ethan sherwood strauss. Pass to your teammates and solve puzzles as you try to get the basketball in each basket. The physics of basketball is a nonfiction book by john fontanella first published on november 15, 2006 that explores the scientific side of basketball. Veritasiumyoutube drop a basketball from a height, youve got a few flights of stairs to descend to retrieve it and you might even. Have you ever noticed that when you drop a basketball, its bounce does not reach the height you dropped it from. Naval academy and author of the physics of basketball, students will learn how physics affects the game. The physics of basketball the physics of blown sand and desert dunes the physics of star. H c verma s concepts of physics is an allinclusive book, which serves to detail out the abc of physics in an intricate manner making it an ideal book for not.
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