1. Chin directly over front shoulder.

2. Racket head tilted up slightly.

3. Arms up and off the body as hands extend away from body.

4. Top hand holds racket slightly tighter than bottom hand.

5. Hips turned sideways.

6. Front foot is sideways throughout.

7. First step is usually left foot, followed by right foot to turn sideways.

8. Right arm straightens out at racket's lowest point during swing.

9. Swing is continuous as hands drop racket head.

10. Weight begins to shift to front foot.

11. Back toes drag slightly as weight shifts to front foot.

12. Butt cap points to ball and wrist bends as racket begins its swing.

13. Hands and wrists break allowing the racket head to drop to its lowest point.

14. Racket leads to the ball with the butt cap.

15. Left wrist is flared out (similar to forehand) during stroke.

16. The racket head is always below the ball and swings up to the contact point.

17. Front foot remains sideways, keeping the hip from opening up.