Points to look for:
- The hips, waist and shoulders have turned to the left, although the head is still facing forward watching the ball.
- The bat has only moved slightly backwards at this point. The amount that the bat moves backwards will vary from player to player, and will also be affected by the amount of power the stroke is hit with.
- Note how the free arm has turned in synch with the playing arm, which helps maintain balance.
- The legs are spread apart and the knees are bent to allow good balance.
