Give that man the $1000

[LeaderOCola]

Man Performs Feat Even More Incredible Than Making A Half-Court Shot For $1,000

 

[Upstater]

That is insane

 

[ckhokie]

Physics-wise, I am still trying to understand how this can happen.

 

[fordman84]

Wow, never done that before. Seen, and done, the ball stuck between the backboard and the rim to the side...but that is amazing. They should give him $2K just for all the publicity that stunt is now going to get them.

 

[fordman84]

Physics-wise, I am still trying to understand how this can happen.

Lots of backspin, a ball with excellent grip, and the PERFECT point of contact.


I'd say that is perfect in the same sense as when the screen saver box hits exactly in the corner.

 

[powerchord86]

Over the line! Mark it zero dude.

 

[fordman84]

Over the line! Mark it zero dude.

 

[ckhokie]

Lots of backspin, a ball with excellent grip, and the PERFECT point of contact.

I can't imagine that even if the ball hit the backboard and rim at the perfect position to where it was slowed by both x and y axis, the coefficient of friction between glass, smooth metal, and the ball would be great enough to stop that force.

I am sure I could try to use some estimates to figure it all out, but I would rather just sit in amazement.