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← Sports & EntertainmentA baseball pitcher throws a fastball with maximum effort; which constraint most likely reduces achieved spin rate?
A)Increased stride length variability
B)Suboptimal grip pressure control✓
C)Inconsistent follow-through deceleration
D)Elevated pre-game anxiety levels
💡 Explanation
Suboptimal grip pressure control reduces spin rate because effective spin relies on consistent contact and friction between fingertips and ball surface during release, thereby imparting angular momentum; therefore, consistent pressure maximizes spin rather than inconsistent release, which compromises spin transfer.
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