Take It To Court

Everyone knows that there are different types of courts that people play on. If you turn on a tennis match you're likely to see players on a clay, solid, or grass court. What many people don't realize is how much the courts change the way people play their matches. Players even have to change what they wear. Shoes are vital in gripping the different surfaces.

Grass courts are the fastest type of courts and they consist of grass grown on very hard-packed soil. This leads to many factors that affect how a player will play. Factors like how well the grass is kept up, how worn it is, and how freshly it has been cut. Solid courts are the second fastest. They can vary in speeds but the speed of a court will stay consistent. Almost all recreational and school courts are solid because that hold up well and are easy to maintain. Clay courts are the slowest courts. They are made of crushed shale, stone or brick. Red clay is slower than green clay. These courts slow the ball down but it produces a high bounce when the ball hits.

Players must train on all of these courts, especially right before matches there. They must know how the courts play and what to expect. This is another reason why professionals are so amazing. They have mastered the ability to play on all kinds of courts. The diversity of their skills is astonishing. What can we do!? Just sit back and enjoy the show.