Tennis: How-to guides
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Wimbledon Tennis Tickets: How Much They Cost and How to Get Them
Wimbledon tickets run £21 for a Grounds Pass to £315+ for Centre Court finals. Here is how the public ballot, The Queue, and official resale actually work.
How to Hold a Tennis Racket: 5 Grips Every Player Should Know
How you hold a tennis racket shapes your swing, spin, and reach. The five main grips are Continental, Eastern, Semi-Western, Western, and two-handed.
Tennis Grips Explained: The 4 Grips and When to Use Each
Tennis grips explained simply: the Continental (bevel 2) serves and volleys, Eastern (bevel 3) hits flat forehands, Semi-Western (bevel 4) adds topspin, and Western (bevel 5) is extreme spin. Here is how to form each and when to switch.
Continental Grip in Tennis: How to Hold It and When to Use It
The continental grip places the base knuckle of your index finger on bevel 2 of the racket handle. It is the grip for serves, volleys, slices, and overheads. Here is how to find it and drill it.
Eastern Grip in Tennis: The Bevel-3 Forehand Explained
The eastern grip in tennis places your index knuckle on bevel 3 for a flat, versatile forehand. Learn how to find it, its pros and cons, and who uses it.
How to Hit a Kick Serve: Grip, Toss, and Brush-Up Technique
To hit a kick serve, use a continental grip, toss the ball over your head and slightly left, and brush the racket up the back of the ball from 7 to 1 o'clock while driving with your legs. Here is the full step-by-step.
How to Hit a Tennis Backhand: Grip, Turn, Contact, and Drills
To hit a tennis backhand, turn your shoulders early, load with an Eastern backhand or two-handed grip, swing low-to-high, and make contact out in front of your front hip.
How to Hit a Tennis Forehand: Grip, Swing, and Topspin
How to hit a tennis forehand: use a Semi-Western or Eastern grip, turn your shoulders early, drop the racket below the ball, and swing low-to-high to contact out front.
How to Hit Topspin in Tennis: The Low-to-High Swing, Grip, and Drills
To hit topspin in tennis, use a semi-western grip and swing low-to-high so the racket brushes up the back of the ball. Here is the grip, swing path, contact point, and drills that build heavy spin on both wings.
How to Regrip a Tennis Racket: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to regrip a tennis racket: peel the old grip, start at the butt cap, wrap upward at a slight angle with a small overlap, and finish with the tape. Full steps for both replacement grips and overgrips.
Semi-Western Grip in Tennis: The Modern Topspin Forehand Grip
The semi-western grip places your index knuckle on bevel 4 and is the standard modern topspin forehand grip. Here is how it works, who uses it, and how to switch from an eastern grip.
Tennis Grip Size Guide: How to Measure and Choose (US Sizes)
A tennis grip size guide: measure with the index-finger test or a ruler, match it to the US L0–L5 scale (4 to 4-5/8 in), and size down when you plan to add an overgrip.
Tennis Volley Technique: Grip, Punch, and Footwork to Win the Net
Master tennis volley technique with a continental grip, a short punch instead of a swing, a split-step, and contact out in front. Step-by-step form plus drills.
How to Serve in Tennis: Technique, Stance, and Tips
A tennis serve starts with the right grip, ball toss, and swing. This guide breaks down each step so you can build a consistent, powerful serve fast.
Cincinnati Masters Tennis Tickets: Prices and How to Buy Them
Cincinnati Masters tickets run about $9 for early rounds to $300+ for Center Court finals. Real 2026 session prices, packages, and how to buy them.
Indian Wells Masters Tickets: Prices and How to Buy Them
Indian Wells Masters (BNP Paribas Open) tickets start near $10 for qualifying and top $400 for finals. Here is the real price breakdown and buying guide.
How to Get Wimbledon Finals Tickets (and What They Cost)
Wimbledon finals tickets cost £240–£315 through the ballot but $8,000+ on resale. Here is why, the real odds, and how to plan for 2027.
Wimbledon Ground Tickets: Price, Access, How to Get One
Wimbledon ground tickets cost £33 (£21-£26 in week two) and get you onto Courts 3-18, not Centre Court. What you actually see, and how to queue for one.
Wimbledon Debentures Explained: Price and How to Buy
What a Wimbledon tennis debenture is, why Centre Court seats now resell above £380,000, and how to legally buy or sell one in 2026.