0
What else can I help you with?
Is a heavier bat better for hitting home runs in baseball?
A heavier bat can potentially hit the ball farther, but it may also be harder to swing quickly. The best bat weight for hitting home runs depends on a player's strength and swing technique.
How much do a bat weight?
It depends on the size of the species. The Flying Fox, the world's largest bat species may weigh about 3.5 lbs. The Lesser Bamboo Bat of Southeast Asia weighs only 1.5 grams. Some of the common bats of the Unites States, such as the Brazilian Free-tailed bat or little brown bat, will weigh about half an ounce.
Which of Newton's Laws does the act of the bat hitting the ball illustrate?
When a bat hits a ball the velocity and direction change radically. A force has to be exerted on the ball by the bat for acceleration to occur. This demonstrates Newton's second law f is equal to mass times acceleration.
You see the cricket ball hitting the bat first and then hear the sound?
Light travels faster (much faster) than sound.
How does a baseball bat make work easier?
If you keep the bat constantly in your hand and wiggle it prominently and menacingly from time to time as you walk around checking on your lackeys, peons, and coolies, they will be less likely to slack off or take excessive breaks, and the work will be done sooner.
Is a heavier bat better for hitting home runs in baseball?
A heavier bat can potentially hit the ball farther, but it may also be harder to swing quickly. The best bat weight for hitting home runs depends on a player's strength and swing technique.
How does the -10 on a softball bat reflect on hitting?
Kind of . Not necessarily . That number is the difference between the length of the bat and the weight . the larger the number, the faster the bat may be swung. I prefer to use a -11 personally . It's great bat speed.
Does the swing velocity of a bat affect the distance the ball will travel?
Yes. Faster = farther.
What does does it mean for a bat to have good pop.?
A bat with good pop refers to its ability to generate significant power and distance when making contact with the ball. This typically means the bat is capable of hitting the ball hard, resulting in extra-base hits or home runs. Factors contributing to good pop include the bat's material, weight distribution, and barrel size, which together enhance performance and provide a satisfying "ping" upon contact. Players often seek bats with good pop to improve their hitting effectiveness.
What can you use a baseball bat for?
You use a base ball bat for hitting
Does the weight of the softball bat affect how far the softball will go?
I dont know if this answers your question, But the bat does effect the distance and speed of the ball. Normally, the bigger bat you have (weight and inches) the ball will travel faster and farther. I play softball, and sometimes the coach will reccommend a bigger and heavier bat for the person.( X
What is the difference between bunting and hitting in baseball?
I am a softball player. Let me say first, bunting is basically half the swing as hitting. Hitting consists of swinging a bat across your entire body. Bunting, you swing 180 degrees and stop and let the ball hit your bat. Bunting makes the ball go in play at a small distance; hitting the ball can make your ball go anywhere!
Is there any way to protect your bat while hitting at the batting cages?
you can either get an item called the sleeve which protects your bat a little. or you could do what i do and get a cheap woden bat that cost just as much as the sleeve (same heigt and weight as the bat your trying to protect) and you can use that in the batting cage and your regular bat in games.
Does a corked bat help hit the ball better then a wooden bat?
A corked bat might help with hitting the ball a bit but because the mass of a corked bat is different then to a wooden bat that you would be hitting it with less mass witch means you won't be hitting that much home runs form a corked bat. plus the corked bat is illegal to use in professional baseball in America. so if you wanted more home runs don't use the corked bat.
How many ounces is -2 bat?
That would depend on the length of the bat. The '-2' is known as the 'bat drop' or 'drop weight' and means that the weight of the bat, in ounces, is 2 less than the length of the bat in inches. To find the weight of the bat you must first measure the bat to find its length. If the length of the bat is 30 inches, the weight of the bat is 28 ounces. If the length of the bat is 28 inches, the weight of the bat is 26 ounces.
What is a big bat?
A big bat is a player in the game of baseball who specializes in hitting home runs.
How does the weight of a baseball bat affect the distance the ball travels?
A bat hitting a baseball is an elastic collision which means there is a transfer of momentum from the bat to the ball. Since momentum is equal to mass multiplied by velocity, a higher mass means more momentum. However, you also must consider that it is harder to swing a heavier bat and therefore it will travel slower and therefore have less momentum.
