Why is it a good idea to extend your bare hand forward when you are getting ready to catch a fast-moving baseball?
a. so you can catch the ball with a stiff arm, increasing the time to slow the ball thus deceasing the force.
b. so you can pull your hand back, increasing the time to slow the ball thus increasing the force.
c. so you can catch the ball with a stiff arm increasing the time to slow the ball thus increasing the force.
d. so you can pull your hand back, increasing the time to slow the ball thus deceasing the force.