Points to look for:
- The hips, waist and shoulders have begun to turn to the left, although the head is still facing forward watching the ball. Note that there is little or no weight transfer sideways, since the ball will be hit directly in front of the body.
- 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.
- The left arm has not moved significantly, and will not do so throughout the stroke. Since very little weight is shifting, it is not required to move it for balance, and it is better left in the same position.
