Requirements
- Size of the machine : (2ft.)^3
- Sense longgitudinal distance from basket
- Shoot baskets using mini hoop and ball from any position within specified area*
Input
- Human conveniently "gives" the machine a "round" of at least two balls at once; no contact there after
- Hoop remains fixed; machine can be manually moved to new position to shoot from (parallel to backboard)
- Human may input lateral distance from basket center
Output : Shot balls go through hoop
Performance
- Feed and shoot two balls within 15 sec. (Must load and hold basketballs, then release one at a time)
- Time begins when first shot is initiated
- Shoot 6 rounds (2 balls each round) and score 180/360 points
- Two rounds should be along the centerline, two rounds to the left, and two rounds to the right. Off-center shots should be at least 1.5' from center line
- Corrections can be made only in between rounds (one minute given)
Hoop/Ball Dimensions
- Teams have a choice of two basketballs, the larger one will be worth doulbe the points
- Backboard: 9" W by 7" H, suction-cup mounts
- Ball #1: 4.0" diameter (max 5.1"), Ball #2: 2.5" diameter
- Hoop: 5.5' inner diameter
- Ball Weight #1: 2.3 ounces (max 2.5 ounces), Ball Weight #2: 1.97 ounces
