Points to look for:
- The player has watched the point of contact with the ball closely.
- The angle of the bat is at a roughly 45 degree angle, with the tip of the bat pointing towards the camera.
- The hips, waist and shoulders have begun to turn forwards again.
- The knees and torso are beginning to straighten, which adds to the amount of lift given to the ball.
- The forearm and bat are moving faster than the shoulders, as shown by the slight blurring in the photograph.
- If the ball was compared to a clockface, the bat has made contact at a point roughly around the number 10, while the bat was moving forwards and upwards. Note that the angle of the bat remains at around 45 degrees.
- The ball is hit with a roughly equal mixture of solid and brushing contact, with the bat moving in almost a straight line when viewed from the side (this line is more horizontal than that used against a push). This movement will make the ball go mainly forwards and a little upwards, with heavy topspin.
- The free arm has also started to lift, to help maintain balance.
- This player uses a little more topspin than speed, which is why the blurring of the ball can be seen to be upwards at around a 30 degree angle. Other players that prefer faster, less spinny loops would hit the ball with a swing that is more forward and less upward.
