Effects of Rosin Powder Application on the Frictional Behavior Between a Finger Pad and Baseball

Rosin powder, which is composed of magnesium carbonate powder and pine resin, is often used as a grip-enhancing agent in baseball pitching. However, the effect of rosin powder on friction at the baseball–human finger interface remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of rosin powd...

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Main Authors: Takeshi Yamaguchi, Naoto Yamakura, Shinnosuke Murata, Takehiro Fukuda, Daiki Nasu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fspor.2020.00030/full