The spankee sits on the floor or a table. He supports himself with his hands and knees and forms a kind of bridge with his body. The spanker then stands behind or to the side of him. The spanker can use his hand, of course, but this position also allows the use of tools such as the flogger or the cane. If the spanker is used in the doggie position, for example, shorter tools such as the paddle may be preferred.