when i first read about it, it sounded like blind, dumb luck
on video - while still 100% unintended (i might be talked down to 98%) - she was in his line of vision
No she wasnt.. watch again.. he batted it back then looked up to see her about to get hit with it.. he then looked horrified, then immediately had a look of resignation since he knew it was probably over.. not sure if you can find it, but there’s a great shot of his face in slomo during the whole thing.