A basketball, a massive dam, and 415 feet of unpredictable madness
A basketball, a massive dam, and 415 feet of unpredictable madness DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: A detail of Wilson brand Pro Training Series weighted NBA basketball before the game between the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
ByChris Centore
Ever wondered what happens when you treat a basketball like a base jumper? In this video, someone decides to chuck a standard ball off a 415-foot dam just to see if it’ll survive the ultimate plummet.
It starts as a simple drop, but quickly turns into a high-stakes game of “Where Will It End up?” The ball is dropped using various types of “spins” which will influence how the ball falls, and where it will land. We also get a little physics lesson, which is always interesting.
