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"&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Project:&lt;/strong&gt; Hoop Tracker: Basketball Shot Tracking SmartWatch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cash ask:&lt;/strong&gt; $100,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Concept:&lt;/strong&gt; Hoop Tracker is a two piece gadget that helps keep track of your makes and misses when you\u2019re shooting around. First you must mount a \u201Cshot detector\u201D equipment onto the rim, then strap on the SmartWatch on your non-shooting hand. Every shot that drops through the hoop triggers the lever attached to the \u201Cshot detector,\u201D which then sends a wireless signal to the SmartWatch. You can analyze the data of your shooting sessions via a software that comes with the package.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Creator:&lt;/strong&gt; Wireless Sports, a South Florida start-up founded by Jason Duke, who has nine years experience in a \u201Ckey management role\u201D for BSN, a company that makes protein powder and sports supplements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Worth Funding?&lt;/strong&gt; Mostly yes. Shooting hoops is a pastime of many people around the world, and to be able to keep track of your shooting stats could prove useful \u2013 especially today, in the midst of the NBA\u2019s advanced stats movement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But it\u2019s worth noting that the Hoop Tracker might not work as well advertised. First of all, I\u2019m not sure if the \u201Cshot detector\u201D can successfully mount onto every rim \u2013 it should mount to regulation gym hoops fine, but what about cheaper hoops in the backyard? Or broken down street hoops \u2013 and having to mount the thing (and then take it off) after every session might be a hassle. Second, while the \u201Cshot detector\u201D can detect misses via vibrations from the rim, it doesn\u2019t detect airballs or shots that only hit the backboard. Finally, while the company claims the Hoop Tracker can track three pointers, free throws, or normal field goals, this is a bit misleading \u2013 it can only do so if you follow a pre-designed shot program, entered before the session. It\u2019s not like the watch or detector can actually tell which spot on the floor you are currently shooting. Also, the Hoop Tracker apparently provides shooting programs for each position. I assume this means the program for centers will involve close range shots while the shooting guard program will include threes? That goes against the current position-less, stretch-four, basketball movement. Players should be practicing all types of shots, period, regardless if you\u2019re a point guard or a small forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Suggested pledge:&lt;/strong&gt; $99 will get you the entire Hoop Tracker set, which is a pretty good deal (the company plans to sell it for $199 later); $149 gets you a personalized engraved Hoop Tracker, while $2 gets you a \u201Cvirtual fistbump.\u201D What, no virtual butt slap?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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