Improving player performance and comfort in basketball with nanomaterials for improved padding and shock absorption
XU Xi-hong,S. Obaye,S. M. Abo-Dahab,M. Saif AlDien,A. Yvaz
Abstract
The paper discusses the potential of nanomaterials in revolutionizing basketball equipment by applying them to advance padding and shock absorption technologies in order to bring more control and comfort to the players. Nanotechnology devised new solutions for the challenges that the players are exposed to by dealing with issues such as better control reducing shock to the hands and wrists during those most decisive periods of every game: dribbling, passing, and catching. This work embeds nanomaterials in basketballs to understand their efficacy in reducing the amount of force transmitted to players, thereby reducing the risk of injuries and fatigue. The research gives an in-depth look into the structural properties and performance benefits of nanomaterial-enhanced padding in balls for optimized comfort and control to players and improvement in the dynamics of gameplay. The future of nanotechnology in the design of basketball equipment finds further bases in an in-depth analysis and is experimentally validated with respect to the prospects of a ball that is safer, long-lasting, and with improved performance.
Key Words
basketball; nanomaterials; padding; performance and control; shock absorption
Address
XU Xi-hong — Sport Department, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui 232000, China
S. Obaye — Graduate School of Intelligent Data Science, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Douliou, Yunlin 640301, Taiwan
S. M. Abo-Dahab — Mathematics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt
M. Saif AlDien — Department of Mathematics, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
A. Yvaz — World-Class Research Center "Advanced Digital Technologies", State Marine Technical University, Saint Petersburg, 190121 Russia
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