What can cause a blister on my hand if I play tennis?

National Athletic Trainers' Association

Blisters on the hand are caused by friction between a piece of sporting equipment and the skin. The deeper layer of skin becomes damaged, while the surface layer remains intact. A liquid-filled pocket then forms as the body sends fluid to the site of injury.

(This answer provided for NATA by the Indiana University Athletic Training Education Program)

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Tennis

Tennis is a physical activity that works out the entire body and tests agility, balance, and hand-eye coordination. Stretching and gripping the racket properly can help avoid common injuries such as “tennis elbow”. Cardio training is helpful in conditioning the body to handle constant acceleration and deceleration.

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