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The Backhand Drive
Preparation
Ready position
- Crouched with left foot slightly forward
- Close to the table
Back Swing
- Closed bat moves back towards the waist
- Wrist is angled slightly back
- Slight rotation at the waist to the left
Forward Movement
Swing
- Produced from the elbow and bat moved forward
- This is often described as being similar to throwing a Frisbee
Contact
- Peak bounce slightly to the left of the body
Follow Through
- Bat moves in direction of the ball
- Recover to ready position
