I sit in the Colin Bell stand, third tier and I commented midway through the first half at how noticeable the noise was from the Pepax. it was equally as noisy as the South Stand
The argument of natural position is wrong due to the hand reaction and is why it is handball. His left hand is closed because that is how it would be naturally. However his left hand opens as the chop happens, plus movement of the arm which isn't just for balancing.