Throw or Drop?

[Mr. Pockets]

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).

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.