An really effective bowler's arm ball may also swing away from the batsman in the air (or back to him when delivered by a left-armer). During the bowling action, a right-handed bowler passes to the right of the stumps, and vice versa for left-handed bowlers. The reason for this is that the ball's axis is at an angle to the ground; if there were no movement of the feet during delivery, it would go straight down the pitch. The ball can also swing away from the batsman if it is hit back into the pitch of the ball after being struck outside it. This happens when the ball is bouncy or has been poorly struck. Finally, the ball can also swing away from the batsman if it is hit through the off side but lands on or near the leg stump. This happens when the bowler delivers the ball with too much wrist break for the type of shot he is trying to produce. It is also possible to hit the ball back past the slip cordon if the bowler throws his body forward at release time. These are just some of the many ways in which the ball can swing. If you are facing a fast bowler then it is important that you stay alert to these methods by which he can cause the ball to depart from the path it was originally traveling. A player who is aware of this will be able to adjust his shot accordingly.