[Matt]

are these short pitches and punches supposed to fade a little? or draw?

Thanks

I would say that the ones that Ben wants you to do would fade if anything. Look at the hinge action you're applying. You are driving down-and-out with a flat left wrist and really exaggerating it...which is the "no roll" feel of angled hinging.

And as we know, angled hinging will impart a slight fade spin onto the ball. But since it's such low velocity, expect straight shots with maybe an occasional fade if you take a longer stroke.