Hardcourt or hard court describes a form of surface or floor on which a sport is played. It may refer to an indoor court made from a wood, or more specifically hardwood such as maple, as in basketball or indoor soccer. Alternatively, it may refer to outdoor materials such as asphalt, shale, or clay. In tennis, however, clay is considered a separate type of surface from hardcourt.
HARDCOURT is now the commonly referenced name for Hardcourt Bike Polo and Urban Bike Polo.
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Tennis hardcourts are made of concrete and can vary in color. These courts tend to play very "fast" because there is no energy absorption by the court, like in grass and clay courts. The ball tends to bounce high and players are able to apply many types of spin during play. Flat balls are favored on hard courts because of the extremely quick play style.
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