What Is a Takedown in MMA?
A takedown in MMA is a technique that brings an opponent from standing to the mat, giving the attacker top position and grappling control.
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Jack Beatnik
Tennis Writer
Writing since 2020
72 articles
Jack Beatnik is a tennis writer who has spent more than five years covering the sport he loves most. He is drawn to longer, reflective pieces — the kind that give him room to explore the rivalries, ideas and personalities that shape the game — and his work ranges from ATP Tour power rankings and opinion essays on tennis culture to long-form “Story Behind the Player” profiles of figures such as Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Maria Sakkari and Hubert Hurkacz. Away from the court, Jack also writes regularly on basketball and football.
Areas of expertise
Tennis
ATP Tour
WTA Tour
Long-form Profiles
Basketball
Football
Also published at Last Word on Sports
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What Is a Pick-Six in Football?
A pick-six is an interception returned all the way for a touchdown, worth six points. Here is how it happens and why it swings games.
What Is a Fast Break in Basketball?
A fast break is a quick push up the court right after gaining possession, aiming to score before the defense can get set. Here is how it works.
What Is a Lob in Tennis?
A lob is a shot hit high over an opponent at the net, either to win the point outright or to buy time on defense. Here is how lobs work.
What Is a Drop Shot in Tennis?
A drop shot is a softly hit ball, usually with backspin, that lands just over the net to catch a deep opponent off guard. Here is how it works.
What Is a Throw-In in Soccer?
A throw-in restarts play when the ball crosses the touchline; the thrower uses both hands, keeps both feet down, and delivers from behind the head.
What Is VAR in Soccer?
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) reviews four match-changing decisions: goals, penalties, direct red cards, and mistaken identity, to fix clear errors.
What Is a No-Ball in Cricket?
A no-ball is an illegal delivery, often from overstepping the crease, that gives the batting side a penalty run, an extra ball, and often a free hit.
What Is a Sprint Race in F1?
An F1 sprint is a short Saturday race of about 100km with no mandatory pit stop. Learn the 2026 format, its own qualifying, and how points are awarded.
What Is a Fairway in Golf?
The fairway is the closely mown strip of grass between tee and green, the ideal landing area for your shots. Here is what it is and why it matters.
What Is a Bogey in Golf? Scoring Explained
A bogey in golf is a score of one over par on a hole. Here is how bogey, par, birdie, and the full scoring ladder work, with a clear table.
What Is a Mulligan in Golf?
A mulligan in golf is a do-over shot replayed without penalty. It is popular in casual play but is not allowed under the official Rules of Golf.