The low backlift reduced the force on the wrists , allowing him to time the ball to perfection .
Earlier , he might have whipped straight balls forcefully off his legs ; now , Tendulkar merely guided them .
The low backlift reduced the force on the wrists , allowing Tendulkar to time the ball to perfection .
Earlier , he might have whipped straight balls forcefully off his legs ; now , Tendulkar merely guided them .