| Having a backyard tennis court is much better than | | | | green or red. Many individuals use both of these colors. |
| having to go to the local courts everyday. With a back | | | | There is also the fact that the lines have to be painted |
| yard tennis court, tennis lovers can play any time a | | | | onto the court. A tennis court is not a tennis court until |
| partner is available. With the high gas prices of today, | | | | it looks like one. |
| constructing a tennis court in the back yard proves to | | | | Some individuals even put stone retaining walls around |
| be economically feasible. | | | | their backyard court that only sits about two feet off |
| Overview | | | | of the ground. They do this to keep such elements as |
| Having a back yard tennis court is fun for the entire | | | | water out and to keep animals out. This is great at |
| family. It doesn't matter if there is a tennis player in the | | | | keeping the court in tip top shape. |
| family or not. The fact is that the sport provides a | | | | And then of course there is the net. A tennis net is |
| wonderful forum for exercise. Being that the game | | | | your last step. It is not hard to acquire and is quite |
| can be played with four players, a family of four can | | | | affordable. They come in one height, so you don't |
| very easily enjoy a game of tennis on their own court. | | | | have to worry about any particular measurements or |
| When making the decision to embark upon tennis court | | | | anything of that sort. After the net is put in place, you |
| construction, it must be realized that this is an important | | | | now have yourself a backyard court. |
| and a wise investment. It is also important to realize | | | | Tennis equipment |
| that there is tennis equipment involved and that the | | | | When a family is going to have a backyard court, it is |
| court and the equipment need to be maintained well. | | | | important to have tennis court equipment. Tennis |
| Tennis courts can be beautiful in a back yard if they | | | | equipment consists of such items as windscreens to |
| are maintained properly | | | | put around the court, the tennis net, trash cans for |
| Benefits | | | | everyone to throw their trash, water coolers, net |
| A backyard court gives a family a good workout and | | | | posts, tennis ball machines for solo games, tennis ball |
| allows them to spend quality time together. Because | | | | baskets to carry around all of the balls, and benches |
| of the fact that so many individuals are encountering | | | | so that others can watch. |
| health issues due to inactivity and many are battling | | | | Players can also include numbers if they really want to |
| obesity, adding something such as a back yard tennis | | | | feel as if they're in a real match. They can even invest |
| court can help reverse the effects brought on by | | | | in tennis ball mowers to pick up the tennis balls faster. If |
| these issues. | | | | a person doesn't want a tennis ball basket, they can |
| A backyard court also makes for a great place to get | | | | have a tennis ball cart. There are so many different |
| together with friends and have a good time. Individuals | | | | types of tennis court equipment that can be used to |
| can have barbecues and play a good game of tennis | | | | make playing more enjoyable. |
| or have matches in the back yard. The possibilities are | | | | It is more or less up to the individual what type of |
| virtually endless. However, most of the benefits lie in | | | | tennis equipment they invest in. This is because |
| what having a tennis court can do for the overall | | | | different individuals have different levels of experience. |
| health of the entire family. | | | | Some also view it as a simple workout and others |
| Tennis court construction | | | | want their tennis court to look like it belongs at a |
| Tennis court construction isn't as involved as it may | | | | professional match. There is nothing wrong with that. It |
| look to some. It is good to have the area fenced in so | | | | is a hefty investment, but worth it to those who really |
| that the tennis balls do not fly into a neighbor's yard or | | | | want that game feel. |
| into another area where they don't belong. Fencing | | | | Love the game |
| also keeps out intruders. You can use a privacy fence | | | | It is hard to not love the game of tennis. It is exciting |
| and you can even get a green vinyl cover to put | | | | because of that adrenaline rush that comes about |
| around your tennis court. | | | | when the ball is returned. It also makes individuals feel |
| There is also the fact that the concrete has to be | | | | really good after a game. That's because the workout |
| poured at 4 inches. The compressive strength should | | | | is incredible. And to think that it is possible to have a |
| also be 3,000 psi. Also, the water to cement ratio | | | | backyard tennis court is even more exciting. This |
| needs to be no more than.40 with a 6% air content. | | | | means no more waiting for other players to get done |
| This is to give the concrete the right feel. Having the | | | | at the court. Public courts usually have just a few |
| right feel is important to tennis court construction and | | | | courts open at a time, which means people have to |
| to the overall game play because having concrete | | | | wait for others to finish. Having a backyard tennis |
| with the right air content makes for a lesser impact on | | | | court fixes that problem. |
| the knees. The next step is to paint the concrete | | | | |