1. Shoulder begins to reach the arm and racket across the body. The amount of shoulder turn depends on the distance of the ball.

2. Racket head up as shoulder opens up. Racket head stays above the hand during stroke.

3. Wrist tilts the racket head up, creating an "L" position.

​4. Load up weight onto left knee, ready to explode into step.

5. ​Feet shift allowing the body to turn.

6. Left shoulder starts turning as upper body turns sideways.

7. Arm lays across body but never reaches behind the body.

8. ​Racket head lays back slightly, never going behind the body, except on a high, slow floater.

9. Left hand holds the throat of the racket for stability.

10. Right foot begins lifting into step.

11. Left hand releases the throat and begins to reach backward.

12. Racket head is always held firmly above the ball as it moves high to low into the contact point.

13. Contact point is always in front of the body.

​14. Head remains still throughout stroke.

15. The body must stay at the level of the ball. The height of the stance depends on the height of the ball.

16. Right leg takes big step into ball. The direction of the step depends on the location of the ball.

17. Left foot strongly pushes off the ground into the stroke.