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TENNIS
 The
Courtyard has Alexandria's only Har-Tru clay tennis courts. Why
limit yourself to the hard city courts when you can have the best?
Tennis courts are lighted and open 7 days a week. What are the
benefits of Har-Tru tennis courts? Book a lesson with World
Champion Pat Serret.
The
Benefits of Playing on a HAR-TRU Tennis Court
HAR-TRU Courts reduce risk of injury: A recent
survey by the United States Tennis Association shows amateur tennis
players play for life. They start when they are very young and
continue to play well into their retirement years. They play for a
variety of reasons, ranging from mere relaxation to maintaining a
lifetime of enjoyable health. However, they do not play tennis to
receive or aggravate back injuries, strained muscles, or broken
bones.
A study on the physical injuries resulting from
tennis play was conducted by the University of Calgary, Canada. It
was found that one out of every two tennis players was likely to
suffer a tennis injury during one 6 month season of playing. This
study clearly connects tennis injuries of the lower extremities,
back and groin, with two factors: the court surface and the shoe.
Surfaces that allow sliding resulted in approximately 75% fewer
injuries than surfaces which did not.
HAR-TRU courts are easier on the body
than other types of courts. They are more advantageous for the back,
legs, and ankles than asphalt, acrylic, or even grass. HAR-TRU is
flexible, allowing a player to slide and recover under control,
instead of having to slam down onto the court, absorbing the shock
in every joint in the body. Doctors praise the flexibility of
HAR-TRU, reporting that it reduces the risk of injury. Play it safe
at your club: HAR-TRU...making tennis playing safer.
Cooler surface temperature: Compared to
other dark colored surfaces that absorb and retain the sun's heat,
HAR-TRU retains its moisture and breathes, keeping the surface an
average of 20% cooler than hard courts, even during the sweltering
days of summer. This means a more enjoyable game for your
players.
Slower ball speed for a more enjoyable
game: The ball bounce on a HAR-TRU court is uniform and has a
consistently slower bounce than other surfaces. This attribute
allows longer rallies, a greater variety of strokes and a more
controlled game for players. In short, every move by the player is
made more effective but less strenuous. Even the lines are easier to
call since ball marks are visible to players. This also creates
exciting matches for players.
Player develops a better, more well rounded
game: The USTA Executive Committee recently reviewed a report
discussing the disappearance of U.S. Tennis Superstars. One of the
reasons cited for this was the lack of early training and
competition on clay courts in the U.S. An analysis of the world's
top tennis players showed that most had extensive clay court
development backgrounds. Clay court play develops toughness,
stamina, patience and strategy that hard court play does
not.
Surface dries quickly after rain: Unlike
hard court surfaces, players can be on a HAR-TRU court in a matter
of minutes after a rain shower. Because of the way a HAR-TRU court
is structured, water is absorbed through the surfacing and into the
base like a blotter. The slope of the court then allows excess water
to run off, leaving the court moist and ready for play.
Environmentally safe surface: HAR-TRU is
made up of natural, crushed, green stone, leaving no chemicals or
toxic waste of which to dispose. The surface also solves run-off
control problems, since it absorbs water as effectively as the
original sod it replaced.
Easier on eyes, clothing, and equipment:
Because of its non-glare surface, HAR-TRU makes it easier to follow
the ball. The natural, green surface does not stain or discolor your
clothing and will reduce the wear and tear on your tennis racket,
balls, and shoes. This can add up to considerable
savings.
Come meet our tennis pro: World Champion
Pat Seret
Racquetball
The Courtyard in the
only private club with racquetball courts in Alexandria. We
have two racquetball courts available for our members.
Call the Courtyard today at
318-487-4141!
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