Points to look for:
- The arms have continued to drop towards their ready position. The bat is in a neutral position, from which it is equally easy to play a forehand or backhand stroke.
- The player is now watching the ball coming towards him.
- The player is has straightened his knees a little, since he is beginning to move towards the position he needs to be in for his next stroke.
- His bodyweight is again evenly distributed between both legs, and he is on the balls of his feet.
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