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Book 28, Question 119

How does slow motion help athletes improve?

A high-speed camera records many more frames per second than normal video.

When played back slowly, it shows details the eye cannot see, such as how a pitcher's wrist turns or how a diver's body shapes during a flip. Coaches draw lines on the video to measure angles. Athletes can compare their motion with an expert and fix small mistakes.

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