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Re: How hard will a ball deflection hit?

You might find the equation Ft = mv useful. The amount of momentum transferred to the ball is equal to the product of the force used to impel it multiplied by the amount of time that force is applied.

If you shoot the ball quickly (not quite the same as "shoot the ball fast"), you will have greater forces involved.