ocr: The two strokes in Church bell ringing These two diagrams show the positions a bellringer is in just before pulling off on the two strokes. On the left is the handstroke' where the hands are on the thick fluffy Sally'. On the right is the backstroke' with the hands near the end of the rope. Between these two strokes the bell and wheel do a complete turn. The ringer always keeps the end of the rope held in one hand even while they are both on the Sally. Bell. Clapper : Wheel bell rope Sally tail end Handstroke Backstroke