The racket head at the bottom of the backswing
The racquet at the low point of the backswing should be closed and the handle pointing at the net. The arms are extended and the right should lined sideways to the net. The right foot transfers weight towards the intended target. The face of the racquet closed ensures that the strings will be straight at the contact of the ball. The face is not as closed as the forehand stroke you saw earlier because of the additional hand on the racquet.