NBA Telemetry Lab

Shooter's Touch Caitlin Clark Physics Engine

Match Stat: 15 PTS | 3-3 3PM
Preset: Clark Swish (3PM)
Ready to Launch
rim entry margin: +2.1 in
entry angle: 48.5°
backspin absorption: 42%
Preset Shot Profiles

⚙️ Ball Flight Physics

23.75 ft Distance
48.5°
35° (Flat Line drive) 48.5° (Optimal) 65° (High Arch)
28.2 ft/s
20 ft/s (Short) 28.2 ft/s (Perfect) 35 ft/s (Overcooked)
1400 RPM
0 RPM (Knuckleball) 1400 RPM (Clark Avg) 2200 RPM (Heavy Spin)
7.2 ft

🔬 Why "Shooter's Touch" Works Energy Dissipation

When a basketball enters the rim at a high angle (~45°-52°), the hoop exposes up to 14.2 inches of open clearance. Flat shots (38°) shrink this to under 10 inches.

Backspin (1400 RPM) creates top-down friction upon hitting the back rim, pushing kinetic energy downward into the net instead of bouncing outward into a harsh clapper.

Effective Hoop Size
14.2 in
(Full Rim = 18.0 in)
Rim Energy Softening
High Touch
Dampens Kinetic Bounce
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