[Merged] Well this should get us all excited

mjcouvi said
I don't really understand this. If I hold my hand in a neutral (relaxed) position my thumb is relatively close to my other fingers and palm. The further I move my thumb away from my fingers and palm, the more flexing that's required. I don't think a smaller ball is harder to grip and hold -- it would be nice if that were the case, but that really doesn't make sense. Bigger balls are harder to hold. Anyone who's held balls knows this.

Also when you’re moving your thumb away from your fingers you’re extending not flexing your thumb. I know it’s nitpicking but there’s a muscle group that does flexion and one that does extension and in his case flexion will be more important for gripping the ball.