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When catching a fast-moving cricket ball, a fielder should:

Keep their hands rigid to provide a solid surface for the ball
Catch the ball close to their body to minimise arm movement
Extend their arm and draw it back toward their body during the catch
Use only their fingertips to reduce the contact surface area

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Extending the arm and drawing it back increases the distance over which force is absorbed, reducing impact.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Rigid hands don’t absorb force effectively and may cause injury.
B is incorrect: Catching close to the body reduces absorption distance and increases impact.
D is incorrect: Fingertip catching concentrates force and increases injury risk.