As the batter's weight is shifted forward and the hips turn, the hand throw the barrel of the bat through the path of the ball. Hands hold the bat softly at the top of the strike zone. All muscles,including the eyes, are relaxed. As the pitch is released, a short stride forward is taken and weight is shifted to the back leg. The front shoulder turns inward and the hands move back slowly.
Weight starts forward, hands remain back.
Front legs stays slightly bent until contact. Hands are thrown downward to the ball, creating the shortest path. The head follows the path of the ball. The back hip and shoulder are thrown toward the ball. Weight continues forward.