The Science of Basketball: Rebounds

The Science of Basketball: Rebounds

by Joanne Mikola

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ARC BASKETBALL BOUNCE BACK DEFLECT DIRECTION

DISTANCE ECHO FORCE FOUL HOOP IMPROVE

MOMENTUM POSSESSION PUSH RALLY REACTION RECOVER

RETURN RICOCHET SPEED TURNOVER VELOCITY

How many synonyms for the word “rebound” can you find?

• if you found 9 – 10 words… you score 3 points. Way to score!!
• if you found 7 – 8 words… you score 2 points. Great shot!
• if you found  4 – 6 words… you’re on the right court. Try 1 free throw. 
• if you found 0 – 3 words… you’ve fouled out. Try again next game! 

Review Sir Issac Newton’s First, Second and Third Laws of physics

Quotes to keep in mind

“What goes up, must come down”

“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”

If at first, you don’t succeed, try again when no one is looking”

Submitted by:Joanne Mikola 
I am a retired/expired Trauma O.R. Nurse who still thrives on blood, guts and crises. Give me a book, and I will relish every page. Give me a pen, and I can only stare hopelessly at the implications.

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