Question

Explain why does a
back after catching
fielder pulls his
a ball ?
arm​

Answer 1

momentum= force/time

momentum= force/timeby dragging the ball behind, players increases the time of collision

momentum= force/timeby dragging the ball behind, players increases the time of collisionthis decrease the force on their ✋hands

Answer 2

because the man can't Instantaly stops the force applied by the ball. so to reduce the force the man's hand move backward.