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How Baseball Works (1:34)
Baseball is a game played with a bat, ball, and glove. The fundamentals of the game involve throwing the ball, hitting the ball, and catching the ball. Watch this HowStuffWorks video to see what goes into putting together a great baseball game.
The Physics of Baseball: Pitching (2:55)
Ever wonder why pitchers go through those strange contortions to throw the ball? Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.
The Physics of Baseball: Hitting (3:00)
The best players make it look easy, but hitting a baseball is one of the hardest feats in modern sports. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.
The Physics of Baseball: Flight of the Ball (2:29)
A lot of forces are at play on the humble baseball -- not just the pitcher's arm or the hitter's bat. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.
The Physics of Baseball: Fielding (2:30)
How does a fielder know where to plant himself to catch a fly ball? It's all about physics. Learn more about the physics of baseball in this video.
