
Court surface
A court surface is the material on which sports like tennis, basketball, or tennis are played. Common surfaces include hard courts (made of asphalt or concrete), clay (composed of crushed stone or brick), and grass. Each surface affects the game's speed, ball bounce, and players' movement differently. For example, hard courts are fast with a consistent bounce, clay courts are slower with higher bounce, and grass courts are the fastest with low bounce. The choice of surface influences strategy and skill, making the game unique on each type.