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Kayla McBride Circus Shot Simulator WNBA Physics

Matter.js rigid-body dynamics, Magnus backspin drift, and 18-inch hoop entry physics

Trajectory Presets:
Ready to Launch

Drag ball on court or tweak launch controls

Aim Vector: 68° @ 18.5 m/s
Flight Apex
0.0 ft
Max Vertical Height
Rim Entry Angle
0.0°
Target Entry Arc
Rim Clearance
0.0 in
Effective Hoop Opening
Magnus Lift Force
0.0 N
Backspin Hydrodynamics

Release Physics Controls Real-Time

68°
20° (Flat) 68° (McBride) 85° (Sky-High)
18.5 m/s
8.0 m/s 18.5 m/s 28.0 m/s
-320 RPM
-600 (Topspin) 0 +600 (Backspin)
7.2 ft
5.0 ft 7.2 ft 10.0 ft

Aerodynamic & Goal Analysis

Target Hoop Diameter: 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Effective Opening Ratio: 92.7%
Energy Dissipation on Rim: 64.5 J (Soft Bounce)
Simulated Outcome: SWISH PERFECT
Why High Arcs Work: As release angle increases to 68°+, the ball approaches the 18-inch hoop from nearly directly above. This maximizes the visible rim target cross-section compared to a low line drive where the hoop target narrows dramatically.
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