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.

Answer 1

Batter B will likely hit the ball the greater distance, as hitting the ball directly behind it allows for more power and momentum to be transferred to the ball upon contact. Additionally, the angle of the swing for Batter B is more optimal for generating power compared to the swing angle of Batter A.