Basketball Free Throw: 7 m/s at 52°
A basketball released at 7 m/s and 52° covers about 4.9 m — consistent with a free throw from the 4.6 m line.
How to use this tool
- Enter launch velocity v₀, launch angle θ and gravity g in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your horizontal range and the full breakdown beneath it.
Research shows that around 52° is close to an optimal free throw angle; this preset checks the range for a typical release speed.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this differ from the projectile motion calculator?
- That tool plots the trajectory chart and supports non-zero launch height. This calculator focuses on exact numerical outputs from the standard range formula.
- What launch angle gives the greatest range?
- 45° on flat ground with no air resistance. Air resistance shifts the optimal angle slightly below 45°.