In basketball, the jump that a player can spend in the air during a jump shot is called "hangtime". The hangtime depends on what.

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anonymous · Answer

vertical velocity component after the jump, which is in turn dependant on angle and force of jump.

anonymous · Answer

I think the hangtime depends on the ability of the player to extend his time in the air, independent of the height of the jump.

anonymous · Answer

am I right

anonymous · Answer

Absolutely not.  How can you "extend" your time in the air?  The only thing acting on you in the air is gravity.

anonymous · Answer

Well, actually, if you curl in your legs you technically last longer in the air but you know that doesn't count.