At the Classic Turf Co blog, we write a lot about the artificial turfs we install, including basketball and tennis courts, but we also feel it’s important to report on the worlds of basketball and tennis, the trends that are shaping the players involved, because if we don’t know the trends, how can we effectively… Read more »
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Joint Pain Starts from the Ground, up
High impact activity can be very hard on the human body. And depending on the impact surface, it could be even worse. With every step, pivot and jump, shockwaves reverberate through the human body. And the less shock absorption this impact surface provides, the more intense these reverberations are. These reverberations cause complications in the… Read more »
How to Cure Tennis Elbow
In previous blog posts, we have discussed many facets of tennis, including the players that our changing the face of the game, the popularity of the game in the United States, health issues that may result from playing tennis, and our custom-made tennis courts. In all actuality, it is funny talking about tennis in the… Read more »
Is Jay-Z the Future of Tennis in America?
This past Sunday saw one of the most thrilling tennis matches of the year. In the U.S. Open championship match, Novak Djokovic squeezed by Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic and Federer are two of the best and most popular tennis players in the world and whenever they meet on the court, you can… Read more »
The End of Summer Is a Time for Reflection
The “legal” end of summer is still a couple weeks away, but when August wraps up, it feels like the summer days are behind us – especially if you have to back to school, as a student, teacher, or administrator. At Classic Turf, the end of summer always reminds us of all the projects we… Read more »
What Is Female Athlete Triad Syndrome?
There is definitely a division between male and female athletes in this country. It is an inequality striking at the dark heart of modern-day athletics. While participation in sports by girls and young women has skyrocketed over the last few years, they still don’t receive equal treatment. They have to work harder to get to… Read more »
No match for heat
Lots of tennis facilities throughout the Northeast and New England find out during the summertime that cracks on their tennis courts seem to expand and grow. The hot heat certainly plays a role in that process. The heat expands cracks, making them bigger and more noticeable. On clay courts, if the surface isn’t watered cracks… Read more »
Grass Courts vs. Hard Courts
The most famous grass courts in the world reside at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, better known as Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Championships is not only the oldest tennis tournament in the world — it’s considered the most prestigious. It’s the only major tournament played on grass, the games original surface, and in… Read more »
Post Tension Skate Park
Basketball and tennis are some of the most popular sports in the world because of their accessibility. In fact, it’s safe to say most communities have basketball or tennis courts available for public use within a few miles of every urban area. Recently, though, there has been a rise in popularity in other sports, such… Read more »