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Types of Basketball
Surfaces
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Hardwood
– This is the most popular basketball court construction surface and
probably the most preferred choice for indoor basketball surfaces. This
hard maple flooring is mostly found in NBA stadiums and NCAA arenas.
It is usually dense wood made of very fine fibres and tightly packed with
grains; this keeps dirt and grime away from it. The grains also gel into a
very smooth and durable surface which saves on maintenance costs.
Hard maple and other hardwoods are highly discouraged from the
outdoor courts because the sunlight ends up destroying the natural
elements and warping the surface.
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Asphalt
– This remains t the most common type of basketball court construction
surface for outdoor courts. This is because this surface is uniquely
designed to withstand the harsh and unfriendly weather conditions. This
type of surface is all over as it is what almost all the street courts are
made with. It also offers the ball a hard surface for response. However,
this type eventually ends up with cracks after a long period of time. It is
also very dangerous because the players are always at risk of getting
injured during the game.