In a cricket match the fielder draws his hands backward after receiving the ball in order to take a catch because -

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When a fielder draws his hands backward, he increases the time over which the ball's momentum changes. According to Newton's second law, $F = \frac{Δ p}{Δ t}$ , increasing the time $Δ t$ reduces the force $F$ exerted on his hands, thus preventing injury. This also helps in securing the catch.

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