Question

why does the cricketer withdraw his hand while catching a ball

​

Answer 1

to get a better swing and a faster speed of the ball

Answer 2

Answer:

While catching a ball, a cricket player lowers his hands, because by doing so, he increases the time of catch. That is, the person increases the time to bring about a given change in momentum, and hence rate of change of momentum decreases. Thus, a small force is exerted by ball on the hands.

Explanation:

give me 5 thanks