Question: How much loop should I use on my backhand?
Answer: The biggest backhand loops are much smaller than those on forehands. Many players use no significant loop, but some find that a small backhand loop helps them get their racquet head below the ball and improves their rhythm and smoothness. The potential disadvantages of a loop include complicating your timing or causing you not to get the racquet below the ball properly, so it's probably unwise to add a loop unless you're having problems. Few would contend that a backhand loop makes a significant difference in racquet-head speed. This is even a controversial point on forehands, where the loop can be many times larger.
