Effect of grip-enhancing agents on sliding friction between a fingertip and a baseball
Foreign substances on the surface of a baseball can alter its delivery and enhance pitching performance. Here, sticky substances are found to increase finger-ball friction which can positively affect spin rate, whereas rosin powder can ensure consistent friction across pitchers, with results differi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-12-01
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Series: | Communications Materials |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-022-00317-4 |