Also, the backswing should be slightly steeper than the downswing. Barber played with an unusual looped backswing/downswing, but squared up very consistently through impact. This is hit with more backswing and followthrough than a normal volley. O'Hara was known for not taking any backswing whatsoever on short putts. What identifies the stroke is that the backswing is compressed into a short wrist flick. A longer arm or higher backswing height increase the speed that gravity produces. Known for his high backswing, he is sometimes known as the "King of Swing". A regular volley is hit with a short backswing and a punching stroke. These eye movements are the saccadic and pursuit, convergence, reflex compensatory, and the backswing. At the top of your backswing, your back should be facing the target. It is also known as the backswing phase.