The Perfect Shot Week 5

Data was collected from one of the members of the The Perfect Shots kids. Additionally anthropometric data such as hand length, width, and overall height was recorded. There were three children available ages 4,9, and 11 years old. Each child held a standard Basketball of 22 in. circumference and performed a jump shot. They each had 3 throws where distance was recording and the shot were filmed. The time from when the ball left the hand and first impacted the ground was recorded. velocity was calculated by V=d/t. The mean data of each child is as follows:

Kai Age 4:

• Mean distance: 98.67 [in.]
• Mean Time: 1.13 [s]
• Mean Velocity: 96.80 [in./s]

Taylor Age 9:

• Mean distance: 199.67 [in.]
• Mean Time: 1.42 [s]
• Mean Velocity: 140.28 [in./s]

Rae Age 11:

• Mean distance: 212.67 [in.]
• Mean Time: 1.58 [s]
• Mean Velocity: 134.60 [in./s]

3 concepts were designed that adhered to the modules created in last weeks brainstorming session, the three concepts and an estimated cost breakdown are listed below:

Concept 1: A full replacement of the existing unit, the new unit will have more adjustability than a standard backboard. The pros of this design are: Durability, uniformity of design, seamless attachments. The cons for this are inconvenience of replacement, time to adjust desired extensions to the targeted age group, and cost. The cost can be divided to both cost to the consumer and cost to the manufacturer. We decided to not go with this concept because of the time it would take to adjust the extensions to the backboard, although it is fully customizable there would need to be a person designated to make adjustment between age group games. Additionally the cost to the parent/ guardian may be deemed to expensive with an estimated cost of $ 680-860. Additionally a full replacement of a backboard at a youth sporting event may pose to be an issue with regulating bodies not wanting us to make replacements at sporting events of such extent. Below is a breakdown of some of the associated cost of this concept:

-        Lifetime 46 in adjustable basketball Hoop (Walmart= $180.00) for adjustable post

-        Falken Design Acrylic sheet 2x 12 in x 48 in x ½ in (Home Depot $99.52)

-         Sheet of plywood 4ft x 8 ft approximately $50.00 (Home Depot)

-        Rebar 2x: ½ in x 20 ft for multiple rims (Home Depot = $12.70)

-        Multiple sized balls (Mikasa Basketballs Amazon)

Ball Size: 54”, 55”, 56”= $ 20.00 ea.

Official Size = $12.00 

Concept 2: Is is aimed at implementing elements to an existing backboard that allow for  limited adjustability. The pros of this design are the cost to both the consumer and manufacturers, durability, time to complete adjustments and adjustability of both backboard width and circumference of the rim. The cons of this design are adding extension plate to the rear of the backboard may require some fabrication in order to be universal, modifications to existing backboard. The estimated cost of this build is approximately $200-400. Below is a breakdown of some of the associated cost of this concept:

-        Lifetime 46 in adjustable basketball Hoop (Walmart= $180.00)

-        Steel flat bar (Everbilt 1 in x 72 in x 1/8 in) = $26.47 (for 2 approximately $50.00) + used basketball rim

-        3D print slotting system for backboard extension and possible frame for to hold wood/acrylic

-        Falken Design Acrylic sheet 2x 12 in x 48 in x ½ in (Home Depot $99.52)or sheet of plywood approximately $50.00

-    multiple sized balls (Mikasa basketballs Amazon)

     Ball Size: 54”, 55”, 56”= $ 20.00 ea.

     Official Size = $12.00 

Concept 3: Constructed to add limited elements to an existing backboard, the ball circumference is adjusted while the standard rim is left. A C-clamp is used to implement additional width to the backboard The pros of this concept are the cost to both manufacturers and consumer, scaled ball may allow for less adjustments to the court and key, quick adjustability. The cons of this design are durability, lack of adjustments, and depending on the impact of the ball stability of the exertions: 

-        Falken Design Acrylic sheet 2x 12 in x 48 in x ½ in (Home Depot $99.52)or sheet of plywood approximately $50.00

-    multiple sized balls (Mikasa basketballs Amazon)

     Ball Size: 54”, 55”, 56”= $ 20.00 ea.

     Official Size = $12.00

-        Lifetime 46 in adjustable basketball Hoop (Walmart= $180.00)

-        multiple sized balls (Mikasa basketballs Amazon)

-        Ball Size: 54”, 55”, 56”= $ 20.00 ea.

-        Official Size = $12.00

-        3-D Print C-clamp design 

   The Perfect Shot team has would like to move forward with concept 2, it merges adjustability and customization to targeted ages with cost effectiveness to the consumer and manufacturer. Additionally, the increased width of the backboard coupled with the increased circumference of the rim should allow for an increase in accuracy, while promoting proper form with decreased risk in the youth players. The adjustability of the rim sized will be scaled to preset circumferences based on age group.