Using a Lebron James free throw video clip to demonstrate projectile motion and energy conservation
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/aaf042
Abstract: This article considers a further experimental demonstration of the equations of projectile motion employing the popular video-based motion modeling tool called Tracker. Using a downloaded video—of a free throw attempt by the NBA star Lebron… read more here.
Keywords: motion; energy; lebron james; conservation ... See more keywords
Predictive Bayesian selection of multistep Markov chains, applied to the detection of the hot hand and other statistical dependencies in free throws
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.182174
Abstract: Consider the problem of modelling memory effects in discrete-state random walks using higher-order Markov chains. This paper explores cross-validation and information criteria as proxies for a model’s predictive accuracy. Our objective is to select, from… read more here.
Keywords: statistical dependencies; markov chains; predictive bayesian; dependencies free ... See more keywords
Impact of Distance and Proficiency on Shooting Kinematics in Professional Male Basketball Players
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DOI: 10.3390/jfmk7040078
Abstract: Shooting efficiency is one of the key performance parameters related to securing the desired game outcome at various levels of basketball competition, and it is largely influenced by the biomechanical adjustments incorporated during the preparatory… read more here.
Keywords: throw two; kinematics; point shots; free throw ... See more keywords