What is the trajectory of a basketball?

In basketball, trajectory refers to the path a ball takes while in flight toward a basket after being shot or thrown by a player. If the ball is shot using proper mechanics, its trajectory follows an arcing path from the time it leaves the player's hands until it reaches the basket.Aug 11, 2015 read more

In basketball, trajectory refers to the path a ball takes while in flight toward a basket after being shot or thrown by a player. If the ball is shot using proper mechanics, its trajectory follows an arcing path from the time it leaves the player’s hands until it reaches the basket. read more

Dion gets his trajectory by leaning backward when shooting, and releasing earlier in the shot. It adds several more factors to his shot, and the more moving parts, the less repeatable it becomes. So there you have it. Probably about as clear as mud, but that is the basis of the shot trajectory in basketball from a physics standpoint. read more