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The Peculiar Physics Of Wiffle Balls

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The Physics and Culture of Wiffle Ball Pitches

This chapter examines the innovative physics of wiffle balls and how their unique design influences pitching techniques and trajectories. It also celebrates the vibrant wiffle ball community and its efforts to enhance game performance, including the formation of a Major League Wiffle Ball.

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