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	Tennis Courts
		Grass courts, for example, which originally formed the basis of the outdoor game, are now too expensive to build and maintain and are being replaced by synthetic surfaces which are cheaper and easier to maintain.
		Each court surface, whatever the type, is made up of several layers, including a drainage layer to counteract rain.
		Grass courts are becoming less and less common because of the time and money needed to maintain them.
	www.tennislovers.com /Content/tcourt.htm (525 words)

	Tennis court - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There are four main types of courts depending on the materials used for the court surface: clay courts, hard courts, grass courts and indoor courts.
		Grass courts add an additional variable, with bounces depending on how healthy the grass is and how recently it has been mowed.
		Grass courts tend to favor serve and volley tennis players, such as John McEnroe or Martina Navratilova.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tennis_court (733 words)

	Printable Version of Smashing Surfaces
		Grass courts are slow to dry after rainfall events, and are very slippery when wet.
		The early clay court was difficult to play on because of glare, long drying time and lack of traction when wet However, at optimum moisture levels, the natural clay surface is the least demanding on the player.
		Other disadvantages of a fast-dry indoor court include excess humidity that tends to adversely affect the structure of the building, the tendency of the surface material to be tracked through the clubhouse and difficulty in controlling the amount of moisture on the court surface.
	www.globaltennisdesign.com /articles/smashing_surfaces_p.htm (1838 words)

	Grass court - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Grass courts are the second fastest kind of tennis courts, next to cement courts or hard courts.
		Grass courts consist of grass grown on very hard-packed soil, similiar to golf greens.
		The most famous grass tennis court in the world is undoubtedly the one at Wimbledon, England, which hosts the 3rd Grand Slam in tennis tournament every June and July.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /grass_court.htm (136 words)

	Grass court - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grass courts are the fastest kind of tennis courts, next to cement courts or hard courts.
		The most famous grass tennis court in the world is undoubtedly Centre Court at Wimbledon, England, where the Wimbledon Championships are held every June and July.
		These players take advantage of the grass surface by serving the ball and then running to the net to cut off the return of serve.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grass_court (143 words)

	Calligraphy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Though brushpen has been used for over two thousand years, today, most students begin with pencil or pens, and the calligraphy of modern handwriting is also a challenge to read for those with expressive running hand script.
		Grass script is notorious for its economy of individual penstrokes.
		Under the Ummayads and Abbasids, court requirements for correspondence and record keeping resulted in many developments to the cursive scripts, and several styles were devised to fulfill these needs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Calligraphy (2535 words)

	Grass Court
		Grass courts are the fastest kind of tennis courts, next to cement courts or hard courts.
		The most famous grass tennis court in the world is undoubtedly the one at Wimbledon, England, which hosts the 3rd Grand Slam in tennis tournament every June and July.
		Grass courts tend to favor serve and volley tennis players, such as John McEnroe or Martina Navratilova.
	www.basictennis.com /grass-court.html (151 words)

	M&M Tennis Court Co.- tennis nets and tennis court construction and landscaping by M and M Tennis
		Should mildew or mold form on the courts in shady areas, an application of diluted strength bleach (2 parts water: 1 part bleach) may be used to remove the fungus and retard its further growth.
		When tennis court surfaces are left for longer periods of time without care, they may need more expensive methods for restoration as opposed to simple resurfacing.
		All Har-Tru surfacing materials (as defined by the United States Tennis Court Builders Association) are made up of a natural green granular stone crushed to a near talcum powder consistency, to which a chemical binder is blended to form a homogenous mixture having an affinity for water.
	www.mmtennis.com /courtmain.asp (1169 words)

	The Court Surface
		Court surfaces can be made of all types of materials: two kinds of clay, either red or green clay, grass, wood, and hardcourts which are the most common in the United States, made of asphalt or concrete.
		Hard courts are finished with latex paint mixed with varying amounts of sand or other hard particles, which give them the gritty feel.
		Grass courts, wood courts and slick cement or asphalt courts are the fastest.
	sln.fi.edu /wright/again/wings.avkids.com/wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Tennis/court_summary.html (517 words)

	Design (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The percentage of slope for a porous court (grass or clay) is 1" in 30 feet (.25%) to 1" in 20 feet (.4%).
		In the case of multiple courts, the 12 foot clear space is shared by two courts, eliminating an area that is 12 feet wide by 120 feet long.
		The reason for their rarity is that grass courts need the attention of a professional groundskeeper to be maintained properly.
	www.fielderschoiceinc.com /design3.html (2092 words)

	The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As for grass, it is much easier on the eye for a start, as well as being an altogether faster surface with a lower bounce.
		The lack of tournaments on grass compared to 30 years ago has led to more specialisation among players and the decline of serve and volleyers to whom the surface is meat and drink.
		The inability of grass to recover quickly, without the aid of warm-air machines, from even a slight shower has led to a call for a roof to be erected over Centre Court, as well as the new Number One court.
	www.wimbledon.org /en_GB/news/features/championships/grassvclay.html (561 words)

	Are grass-court tennis's days numbered? \| Sport \| guardian.co.uk
		Because the grass courts on the Riviera wore out quickly and were hard to maintain, the Renshaws looked around for an alternative surface.
		Grass court tennis has been dead for 30 (haven't you noticed, Noddy?) but Wimbledon grass is a glorious anachronism that will live forever.
		Grass court tennis has been dead for 30 years (haven't you noticed, Noddy?) but Wimbledon grass is a glorious anachronism that will live forever.
	blogs.guardian.co.uk /sport/2008/06/26/are_grasscourt_tenniss_days_nu.html (1191 words)

	The Anniston Star - Grass court could weed out problem landowners
		Grass court could soon be in session in Anniston.
		Council members said the city's current weed and grass abatement procedure is too time-consuming to address all the problematic properties that have sprung up like weeds around the city.
		I have had several complaints from people in my ward that are literally taking money out of their own pocket to pay to have the grass cut on the property next door to them.
	www.jaxnews.com /news/2002/as-anniston-0812-nsolheim-2h11u5111.htm (517 words)

	ESPN - Federer to face off with Nadal on customized court - Tennis
		Organizers needed 19 days and $1.63 million to create the court, which divides the surfaces by halves for a unique match in which a player can receive on clay and hit a winner on grass -- or vice versa.
		Federer hasn't lost on grass in four years, a 48-match run that includes four straight titles at Wimbledon.
		On grass, Federer leads 1-0, having beaten Nadal in four sets in the Wimbledon final last year.
	sports.espn.go.com /sports/tennis/news/story?id=2855114 (571 words)

	Tennis Science, Engineering and Technology
		Note also that in all cases the grass court velocity in was higher or equal to the other court/ball's velocity in.
		After all the grass is "living", it has moisture on it and in it which changes throughout the day.
		The results are clear, the grass court ball not only reached the player first, but it had a faster velocity when it reached the player.
	www.tennisserver.com /set/set_02_11.html (1918 words)

	The Narragansett Times - The grass is greener
		For the rest of us, a grass tennis court isn't always avail-able and it is one of the reasons the Point Judith Country Club Grass Court Junior Championship is so unique and popular among young tennis players.
		"The grass courts are a tradi-tion of the club," PJCC Tennis Director Brian Shanley said.
		While most people are used to playing on a hard surface, the grass court provides a different experience and takes some get-ting used to.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=1714&dept_id=73828&newsid=15056459&PAG=461&rfi=9 (351 words)

	Grass Court Tennis - Tennis
		The best grass court strategy for recreational tennis players is to play your game and accentuate those aspects that will be most effective on this surface.
		Because the grass court surface is so quick, you don’t have time to take a big swing at the ball.
		Once you’ve tried grass court tennis, with all of it’s challenges, you’ll have a whole new respect for the pros who play such a high level of tennis at Wimbledon.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art54344.asp (548 words)

	Roger Federer beats Gasquet for record 42nd straight grass-court win (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In his customary fashion, Agassi bowed and blew kisses to all corners of the court as the fans gave him a rousing ovation.
		He left the court the same way he arrived - donning a custom-designed cream-coloured sports jacket emblazoned with his name and a special crest on the breast pocket.
		Federer's last loss on grass came in the first round of Wimbledon in 2002, when he fell to Mario Ancic in straight sets.
	www.cbc.ca /cp/sports/060627/s062764.html (942 words)

	[ Sports Central ] Sports >> Tennis >> Grass is No Longer Greener
		Indeed, grass courts were a major piece of the puzzle in the earlier years of the Open Era.
		Believe it or not, this is a relatively positive description of the current state of grass court tennis on the professional tour.
		With these modifications, the grass court season would be extended to several weeks and even if your name is Gustavo or Alex, you could not ignore it, therefore be forced to prepare for it, participate in it.
	www.sports-central.org /sports/tennis/articles/article131.shtml (1498 words)

	CNN.com - Australia put faith in grass court - Nov. 26, 2003
		Australia hope that their portable grass court will give them the edge over Spain in the Davis Cup final in Melbourne, starting on Friday.
		Yet the Australians have not forgotten their experience against France in the 2001 Davis Cup final when the revolutionary portable grass court was unveiled.
		Moya, who has avoided playing on grass for two years, will have to block out his antipathy if he is to subdue the big-serving Philippoussis, who led Australia to victory over France in the 1999 Davis Cup final on clay in Nice.
	cnn.com /2003/SPORT/11/26/tennis.davis (595 words)

	Homestore.com: Lawn & Gardening - Landscaping - Finding the Perfect Match
		Although the dimensions of all tennis courts are the same, their surfaces can vary dramatically.
		Grass: Similar to putting greens, grass courts are fairly rare because of their tremendous amount of upkeep.
		Tennis court construction is a highly specialized field, so it's important to hire a professional individual or firm with extensive experience in the business.
	homegarden.move.com /homegarden/Gardening/Features/General/Tennis.asp?poe=homestore (865 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Sport \| Tennis \| Tennis: Henman has one week to find new grass-court plan
		The fact that he ended up cramping badly on grass, the most forgiving of surfaces, to lose his match against Johansson underlined the difficulties, mental and physical, of bridging the gap between junior tennis and the rigours of the ATP Tour and the majors.
		The road ahead may yet be stony for Murray but the overwhelming feeling after his defeat against Johansson was of a young man confident in his own ability and aware of what was needed to speed his career ever upwards.
		The cool and windy conditions were yesterday cited as part of the reason for his defeat but he knew well enough he had played poorly and served badly.
	www.guardian.co.uk /Sport/tennis/story/0,10069,1504098,00.html (773 words)

	The Court Surface
		Court surfaces can be made of all types of materials: two kinds of clay, either red or green clay, grass, wood, and hardcourts which are the most common in the United States, made of asphalt or concrete.
		Hard courts are finished with latex paint mixed with varying amounts of sand or other hard particles, which give them the gritty feel.
		Grass courts, wood courts and slick cement or asphalt courts are the fastest.
	wings.avkids.com /Curriculums/Tennis/court_summary.html (517 words)

	Kevin McNamara & Son: Tennis Court Construction: Buyers Guide
		Because tennis courts are not produced on a production line in a factory, the quality of your new court will depend upon the skill and experience of your court builder, the quality of materials used and to some extent the price you are paying for your court to be built.
		If the proposed site for your tennis court is sloping, it will be necessary to cut and fill the ground to obtain the optimum grade for your tennis court pavement (this varies from.4% to 1% depending upon the type of court surface chosen).
		On court glare must also be minimised and to this end I recommend a mounting height of 8.0 metres for your lights (the maximum height allowed under the Code of Practice).
	www.tenniscourts.com.au /buyers_guide.html (3686 words)

	Tennis Science, Engineering and Technology
		If you have played on a variety of surfaces you know grass courts are considered "fast" (you typically have less time to get to the ball and the angle after the bounce is typically low) and clay courts are "slow." Hard court speeds are somewhere in between.
		In addition, court specific balls (Wilson clay court balls on the green clay, Roland Garros balls [the French Open ball] on the red clay and Slazenger [Wimbledon] balls for the grass court) also were tested.
		Looking at the other courts - red and green clay and the hard court - as the spin rate increases, the angle before the bounce is almost identical to the angle out.
	www.tennisserver.com /set/set_02_09.html (1140 words)

	WNDU-TV: Story: Corretja pulls out of Wimbledon - June 18, 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Organizers of the only grass court Grand Slam event are adamant they will maintain their support of the players who do well on their fast courts, most notably Pete Sampras.
		Sampras was eliminated by Lleyton Hewitt in the semifinal of the Stella Artois grass court championship at Queen's Club on Sunday, and that result might affect his ranking.
		Although Australian and French Open champion Jennifer Capriati withdrew from the grass court tournament at Den Bosch starting Monday, it was due to fatigue and she is not considered doubtful for Wimbledon.
	www.wndu.com /sports/062001/sports_8258.php (457 words)

	Our Research Project - Ball/Court Interaction
		She believed that the grass court ball would reach a player standing at the same position, first.
		The results are clear - the grass court ball not only reached the player first, but it had a faster velocity when it reached the player.
		If you look farther down the grass court court at 98.4 inches from the bounce, you will notice something else - the vertical velocity becomes negative - this means the ball is now dropping.
	wings.avkids.com /Tennis/Project/bounce-16.html (346 words)

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