Does wind affect the motion of a football that is thrown?

Answer 1

Here is how rain affects a quarterback's throw: *Rain makes the ball wet and heavier which will shorten the distance it travels, as well as the trajectory.. *Rain makes it harder to grip the ball, affecting the quarterback's ability to impart spin and force to it. *Rain hitting the ball will shorten the distance it travels, as well as the trajectory. *A wet uniform, as well as being cold, can affect the quarterback's ability to throw. *Rain can also affect vision, making the target harder to determine. *Mud and wet fields make footing less sure and can affect the force the quarterback imparts to the football.

Answer 2

Wind can push the ball left or right or it could make it dificult to throw if the winds in his face or easier if its at his back. A ball will travel much farther with the wind at his back. The amount of wind coming at him will determine how far the ball will travel. In a game, the wind will majorly affect how your team does.

Answer 3

Yes wind affects the motion of football that is thrown. Apart from the motion of the football is also affected by gravity. The various laws of motion applies when football is thrown.