World’s Highest Basketball Shot

Could you toss a basketball through the hoop from over 400 feet above the court? See if these guys succeed.

A group of basketball players traveled to Tasmania’s Gordon Dam to see if they could score a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot. See if they were successful in getting the ball through the hoop—but watch out, you might end up with vertigo along the way. Want to see what happens when you add a little bit of backspin to the throw? Watch this video for a cool physics lesson.