o Multiple Choice 1 point Why do sports coaches often emphasize "follow -through" when hitting a ba To increase the time of contact with the ball To make the player look more graceful To decrease the time of contact with the ball To increase the force applied to the ball

The correct answer is **To increase the time of contact with the ball**.<br /><br />Following through in sports like baseball, golf, or tennis extends the time over which the force is applied to the ball. According to the impulse-momentum theorem, a greater impulse (force applied over time) results in a greater change in momentum, meaning the ball will travel faster and farther.<br />