Why does a basketball bounce?

Answer 1

I do not think they naturally have backspin. The backspin is applied by the player and also depends how the throw is made.

Answer 2

The spin your fingers put on the ball that allows the ball to spin opposite the way you shoot it.

Answer 3

The basic answer is: It allows you to gain maximum speed, trejectory and power on your shot release. But there is way more to consider.....

Answer 4

because if it doesn't have any spin it my be too strong or if it bounces off the backboard or the back of the rim that it will spin back into the basket

Answer 5

Because it has air in it.