DEVELOPING THE CONCEPT AND METHOD OF TIME CALCULATION FOR APPLING TO FITT LAW IN BASKETBALL: A CASE STUDY OF VAJIRAVUDH COLLEGE STUDENTS
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The objective of this study was to develop concepts and methods for calculating the time required to shoot a basketball according to Fitts' Law. The Fitts' equation is applied in a real-world context to analyze the performance of athletes when shooting a basketball. This study was conducted with Grade 11 students from Vajiravudh College, who exhibited notable skills and physical fitness. Participants were required to make 30 successful basketball shots from three different distances: 1.73 meters, 2.67 meters, and 4.25 meters.
The time calculations in this study utilized four approaches: (1) total time/total throws, (2) total time/number of successful throws, (3) total All time , and (4) real-time counting based on the number of successful throws. Data analysis was performed using Fitts' Law, and the Index of Difficulty (ID) was calculated to develop an Individual Performance (IP) prediction equation. The relationships between variables were further analyzed through graphs. The results revealed that the application of Fitts' Law in the context of basketball was affected by confounding factors such as fatigue, pressure, and hand-eye coordination, which led to some relationships not fully aligning with the theoretical model in real-world experimental conditions. Nevertheless, the analysis demonstrated the potential of Fitts' Law to explain movement behavior in complex situations.
This concept thus serves as a prototype for measuring athlete performance in a clear and quantifiable manner. It can be utilized as a criterion for athlete selection in training and competition processes to improve both speed and accuracy in practice. Moreover, this approach can be extended to other sports or activities involving complex movements, offering valuable insights for performance assessment and improvement.
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