Sure thing, let’s break it down step by step. First, analyze the reaction time—measure the interval from the gun to the initial muscle contraction. Then, look at the block placement angle, maybe a few millimeters off changes the horizontal force vector. Next, evaluate the push phase—split it into three sub‑phases: reaction, drive, and acceleration. Use high‑speed video to quantify each phase’s duration. After that, tweak the starting position, adjust the hand‑block grip pressure, and run simulations on how small adjustments affect launch velocity. Finally, compare the total 0‑10 m time curve for each iteration. That’s the recipe for shaving that elusive hundredth.

Set up the data logger, lock the block angle to a baseline, then run a 100‑trial series while varying one parameter at a time—reaction time, block distance, and hand pressure. Once we have the averages, we’ll run the optimization algorithm to suggest the minimal adjustment set. Kick off when the data stream stabilizes.