By Aarush Jain Have you ever wondered why a swish on a chain net sounds so different from a swish on a soft polyester net, and whether that changes your shooting form? Basketball is played with a metal rim and a hanging net, which can be made from metal chains or polyester–a type of plastic fiber. The net is a player’s visual feedback, both slowing the ball down and allowing them to see if they shot accurately enough to make a basket. While both chain and polyester nets give