The Loop
The bi-pass of the shoulder blades or loop of the racquet before we strike the ball. This is the circle of the racquet behind the back with the racquet bi-passing both the right and left shoulder blade. The best way to feel this is to pretend to touch your back and let the racquet continue without the touch and circle past the back and continue to the follow through. This is the loop or circle movement to accelerate the racquet head for power and rhythm. The movement should not hitch or pause during this stage of the stroke. The ball pitch at this point in the stroke is very important because if too high you will miss the ball if too low you will hit the handle. The racquet must not decelerate or power is lost. The picture right helps you see the position of the racquet before contact of the ball during the loop.