Renowned for his defensive technique, Jupp was known as "Young Stonewaller" after the "Old Stonewaller" Will Mortlock,“Henry Jupp”; in Australian Town and Country Journal; 1 June 1889; p. 41 and was sometimes criticised for not punishing bad ballsGrace, William Gilbert, “Forty Years of Cricket”; in The Sydney Mail; 18 June 1890 but he had superb back play which was essential on the unrolled wickets which predominated in the early part of his career. Jupp also managed to develop a very strong cut and drive as time went by,“The Coming English Cricketers: The Professionals”; in Empire; 13 January 1874; p. 4 and was also a fine outfield who frequently served as a long stop and occasionally kept wicket when Pooley was absent.
