In the MLB there are 250lb+ men who hit the ball with exit velocities over 100mph and yet the bat doesn’t shatter into pieces. I know sometimes the bats do crack, but most of the time they are fine. How?
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Most of the energy in the situation is transferred to the ball, sending it flying. Some is absorbed by the bat, but not as much as you’d think. This is all as long as the ball is hit correctly. If you don’t “swing through” and only swing halfway or stop once you make contact with the ball a lot more energy is absorbed in the bat.
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