Kyndon Boatman
How does a basketball’s bounce change due to surface

Research Summary

Will the surface affect a bouncing ball-
When a ball bounces it uses kinetic and potential. When it is in your hand it is potential when it hits the ground it is kinetic. On average there are 15 dribbles in 1 trip down the court,so dribbling is an important part of the game. If you drop a ball from a set distance and it is regulation air pressure on a gym wood surface it will bounce back up ⅔ of the height you dropped it. When a basketball hits the ground (and as it flies through the air), it actually transforms some of its energy to another form. If players do not put enough energy back into the ball, they will not be able to dribble it effectively. Some