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More information: Takeshi Yamaguchi et al, Impact of slip distance between fingertips and ball on baseball pitching performance under different friction conditions, Scientific Reports (2025). DOI ...

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Impact of slip distance between fingertips and ball on baseball pitching performance under different friction conditions. Scientific Reports, 2025; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-93632-y; ...