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LESSON 1 · Sports Science: The Physics of Winning

PAUSE TO THINK

Why can't a quarterback throw as fast as a baseball pitcher?

More mass and drag

The fastest NFL throws reach roughly 100 km/h, while elite pitchers exceed 150 km/h. The lighter ball and overhand whip mechanics give pitchers a big velocity advantage, and the football's shape adds drag that a baseball avoids.

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