1) The best way to hit a softball is to hit the "sweet spot" of the bat, where vibrations cancel out and maximum energy is transferred to the ball. 2) When a softball hits the bat, the ball deforms and changes direction due to the force of the bat, while the bat also deforms slightly. 3) Hitting a home run requires hitting the ball at a high speed and correct angle to overcome air resistance and gravity, with the force of the bat hit being up to 4 tons.

1. Softball The Science of Cassaundra Hisch EDUC 373.002 Fall 2009 Sandrick

2. Over the summer, my coworkers participated in a co-ed softball league. Every Monday night I went to the games and took pictures. I began to wonder why some players could get a hit every time, while others' attempts got them out, so I decided to take a look at the science behind the hits. My Experience

3. What's the best way to hit the softball? What happens when the softball hits the bat? How much work is required to hit a home run? How does a bat work? QUESTIONS