By Didem Erbilen Serves Up!
Problem
• Problem:
Which angle, 15 degrees, 30 degrees, or 45 degrees, when served by a player,
will the volleyball go the farthest?
Results
• Average distance for the ball in the 15 degree angle: 48.8 inches
• Average distance for the ball in the 30 degree angle: 52.8 inches
• Average distance for the ball in the 45 degree angle: 38.2 inches
Conclusion
The End Results:
• My hypothesis turned out to be wrong.
• Answer: The volleyball is served best when it is in a 30 degree angle.