0.51s / 1.02s
Max Vertical Leap
Δy Max
1.28 m
50.4 inches
Hang Time
Air Time
1.02 s
Apex Reached
Max Kinetic Energy
Takeoff Eₖ
1.19 kJ
1,190 Joules
Rim Clearance
10ft (3.05m) Hoop
25.4 cm
10.0 in above rim
Dynamic Flight Energy Exchange
E_tot: 1.19 kJ
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Biomechanic Variables
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The Biomechanics of Ja Morant's 44-50" Vertical
When Ja Morant plants into a two-foot or one-foot takeoff, his ground reaction force translates horizontal momentum into upward ballistic flight. At an effective vertical launch velocity of v_y ≈ 5.01 m/s, hang time is governed by t = 2v_y / g = 1.02 s. Maximum center of mass vertical leap achieves Δy = v_y² / 2g = 1.28 m (50.4 in), generating E_k = ½ m v₀² = 1.19 kJ of explosive energy to punch the ball well above the 3.05 m rim.