Question
Why does a cricket player lower his hands while catching a ball?
Solution
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.
Thus, a small force is exerted by ball on the hands.
