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Re: Simple shooter verses Arm--seeking advice

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Originally Posted by nhansen14 View Post
Wouldn't this be impractical/impossible due to rule/field restrictions? The fender juts out into the field so much that it wouldn't be possible to place the balls directly into the hoops, at least that is how I interpreted your suggestion. Correct me if I'm wrong
From the front, it is very difficult (though doable--just have to jump about a 4" gap). From the alley side of the court, it carries a risk of penalties, though it's quite doable. From the other side, however, there's plenty of room to make a 2-pointer without risk of penalties. The math works out such that a 14" appendage could half-cover the near 2-point basket at full extension.
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