Thread: Throw or Drop?
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Re: Throw or Drop?

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Originally Posted by Simulation
can't you overcome a quarter inch with spin? what about the diameter of the ball?
Well yes, but then you'd sorta be shooting it, not dropping/dunking it (unless we're talking about the 1 point basket. The two point baskets are both at 61", so there really wasn't a ton of vertical space to drop from anyway). Additionally, my calculations were incorrect (see next quoted post), and 3.5 inches is a bit harder to cover with spin alone (and at the point where it is covered you're not even close to dunking anymore).

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Originally Posted by Austin2046
i believe you also forgot the width of your bumpers between your frame and the fender. so we add another 3.25 inches or so...

0.25'' + 3.25'' = 3.5''
Oops, you're right. Good call. Same conclusion regardless though.
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