[peter92305]

judging by the positioning she seems to be adopting, it looks like it must be 'smack botty' time again

Trust me to have left my paddle at home again, which means i have no alternative but to use my hands!

I have no problem with that at all, except that my hand has a habit
of staying in position after the blow has been struck.

I think the technical term is loitering with intent.