The Perfect Shot Semester 2 Week 11

 This week we continued to gather max throwing height data. An additional 7 children's data was gathered from a local park on the 26th of March. 

The data can be seen in the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j17b16lWyhwcAYtE1rjz1ky_r6INy_AcjhhSeXNoiFk/edit#gid=0

Some time was spent reviewing information from CoE to ensure the information for our brochure was correct. A synopsis was made and sent to our advisor (Dr. Gordon), some deficiencies were pointed out and corrected. 

The error, synopsis, and picture of our project is as follows:

Photo error:

The photo is incorrect, the team you have pictured is the exoskeleton team.

 

Synopsis:

Our team biomechanically scaled sports based of data collection and anthropometric data to improve form and reduce injury in children. To better adapt basketball to children  we separated them into 3 main categories: ages 4- 5, 7-10, 11-14. We scaled the court based on the average height of the targeted age groups, adjusted the height of the rim based on the max height the children could throw, scaled the ball to child’s hand ratio, and manufactured different rim sizes to improve accuracy and form. We experimentally gathered data to confirm scaling in every aspect of the game was correct. Our goal is that through all the adjustments, children would have the same shooting average as a High School student.

We spent some additional time gathering and creating information for our team poster board. Some of the information created is below:

Project Background:

•        Typically, when a child shots a basketball with standard height of 10’, ball (28.5”), and standard free throw length (15’) they have to shoot with improper form from the side

•        To correct this, we scaled the court based on the average height of the targeted age groups, adjusted the height of the rim based on the max height the children could throw, scaled the ball to child’s hand ratio, and manufactured different rim sizes to improve accuracy and form. Additionally, these adjustments had the impact of improving the child's performance and showed a performance that is closely related to the performance of a High School student.

Our current design:

We built a quick attachment hope that universally attached to a backboard with a standard bolt pattern. The design is made with telescoping square tubing that is fastened in place by a bolt. The rim can be interchanged in less than 30 seconds allowing for multiple aged children to utilize the same court.