Re: OT: Repeatably lobbing "projectiles"

On 22/11/2024 22:16, Don Y wrote:

On 11/22/2024 9:03 AM, Clive Arthur wrote:

On 21/11/2024 07:04, Don Y wrote:

We're trying to make a mechanism that will allow for the
REPEATABLE lobbing of small projectiles over short (0-20 ft)
distances.

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I'd look at the way people throw pétanque boules. I imagine they've developed an accurate technique.

 Never heard of it.  Seems quite like Bocci?  But, that's a good point.
The goal in the toss is to place the ball at a specific spot, not
to attain maximum range.
 Imagine a player doing so BLIND so no feedback from his prior attempts...
 Ah, that suggests horeshoes or cornhole might also be worthwhile
models to examine!  Thanks, that's another direction to explore!
 

One pétanque technique which may not be obvious (or relevant to your requirements) is to give the balls some backspin, so that they don't roll on from where they land.
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Cheers
Clive