Points to look for:
- The hips, waist and shoulders have begun to turn to the right, although the head is still facing forward watching the ball. There will be a little weight transfer to the right leg, since the ball will be hit to the side 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 is moved in synchronization with the right arm, to help improve balance while turning the body and shifting body weight.
