A fielder withdraws his hands while catching a ball to

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The force exerted on the hands of cricketer by the fast-moving ball is less when he withdraws his hands. Although the total change in momentum of the ball is constant, the time in which the momentum is changed is increased. Hence, the net force is decreased and the cricketer avoids the chances of injury to his palms.

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