How to Build a Tennis Ball Launcher for Science Games Day?

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A Year 10 student is seeking assistance in building a tennis ball launcher for a Science Games Day competition, aiming to achieve a launch distance of over 10 meters and a height of 1.5 meters, while adhering to specific restrictions. Suggestions for potential designs include a trebuchet, air cannon, and slingshot, with a unique ski jump option noted but possibly exceeding size limitations. The student is encouraged to explore online resources for additional design inspiration. A specific launcher design referenced in a video is mentioned for its accuracy and long-distance capability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creativity and adherence to competition rules in the design process.
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Hey guys, I am a year 10 student and I took part in a competition called the Science Games Day...One of the event stated that I need to build a tennis ball launcher that can launch over 10m and 1.5m in height...

There is also a lot of restrictions.

Can anyone help me with this like giving me a design that is good.I being dreaming to win this competition?

Thank you

The details are here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPpy1KEkt6u7E5w5DwLjf4KFQAWg3Yl2e688IaEMhgY/edit?usp=sharing
 
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We can't design it for you.

However, the document link shows several designs on the last graphic:

1) trebuchet

2) air cannon

3) slingshot

Not mentioned is a ski jump that would be unique but it might exceed the 1x1x1m size limitation.

You could also search online to see some examples and maybe search images too.
 
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Thanks for the reply jedishrfu...Can I use the http://www.tcnj.edu/~jones37/fat.html as shown in the video below... I did some research on it and they said it is the most accurate and long distance

Video:
 
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