Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 96: 17

When driving to the basket for a layup, the player usually tosses the ball gently upward relative to herself, because both horizontal and vertical components are required for the ball to reach the basket. The ball needs to be pushed gently, otherwise the ball may not reach the basket, it may hit the board instead.

When driving to the basket for a layup, the player usually tosses the ball gently upward relative to herself, because both horizontal and vertical components are required for the ball to reach the basket. The ball needs to be pushed gently, otherwise the ball may not reach the basket, it may hit the board instead.