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OK all you algebra/calculus nuts - here's a math problem...
I'm planning on working with some catchers doing throwdowns indoors this winter, but I do not have a "home to 2nd" sized room! My plan was to put up a tarp, which would be about 30' - 40' away from the catcher, with a target (box) on it. The problem to calculate would be: "How high should the target be at a given distance to simulate an accurate throw to 2nd base? Taking into consideration the effect of gravity, wind resistance, etc., about pitcher's head high? If they were throwing with an imaginary 2nd base bag in mind, what would be a formula that would put me "in the ballpark"? (no pun intended!!)
Any suggestions appreciated - of course a FREE domed area would be helpful too!!
I'm planning on working with some catchers doing throwdowns indoors this winter, but I do not have a "home to 2nd" sized room! My plan was to put up a tarp, which would be about 30' - 40' away from the catcher, with a target (box) on it. The problem to calculate would be: "How high should the target be at a given distance to simulate an accurate throw to 2nd base? Taking into consideration the effect of gravity, wind resistance, etc., about pitcher's head high? If they were throwing with an imaginary 2nd base bag in mind, what would be a formula that would put me "in the ballpark"? (no pun intended!!)
Any suggestions appreciated - of course a FREE domed area would be helpful too!!