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A baseball player with a vision of 20/7.5 can clearly see an object 20 feet away that normal folks could only see clearly at 7.5 feet away. This fact along with other interesting examples are explored in a video that explains how senses help professional baseball players determine when to swing to hit fast balls.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners research, if possible, the eyesight of professional baseball players and discuss this role in their ability to hit well
Classroom Considerations
- Video ends at 5:56; the rest is for sponsorship and advertisements
- Content does not hit at specific standards but could be used in unit about the human body
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Video includes high-quality diagrams, images, and embedded videos, providing a good variety of mediums to increase engagement
- Other references found in description
- Very engaging content for athletes
Cons
- None