How to Optimize a Perfect Ball Toss for your Child

Struggle playing catch with your child? Maybe it's not their fault but yours! Here we delve into the mathematics behind optimizing the perfect ball toss for your little ones feeble hands so it is easiest for them to catch. With some physics and a little calculus we'll see at what angle to toss the ball so it lands in their hands the softest!
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
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Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Spencer Goff
Editing: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
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