[Daryl]

I just read this part four times and I don't get it. Why does Homer say that the steeper the Angle of Attack, the higher the trajectory (in this context)? With angled hinging I would assume a "lay forward" (deloft) impact. And with dual horizontal? I dunno. Are we talking about a glancing blow here?

I hate to say this but yes. Moving the Ball back introduces Glancing Blow, roll up the face, higher trajectory.