In T-ball, batters hit a ball that is placed on a T-shaped stand. Batter A hits the ball by swinging the bat from a resting position on his shoulder. Batter B hits the ball with the bat directly behind it.

Question

In one or two sentences, create and justify a claim about which batter will likely hit the ball the greater distance.(2 points)
1-2 sentences

Answer 1

Batter B will likely hit the ball a greater distance than Batter A because hitting the ball with the bat directly behind it allows for more power and force to be transferred to the ball upon contact. This positioning and swing mechanics typically result in a longer distance hit.