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Types of Basketball
Surfaces
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Multi-purpose
– This consists of court surfaces made from plastic flooring. To achieve
the right finish, the court is layered with a slab of concrete and finished
off with modular polypropylene molded in squares. The benefits
associated with this type of material include better traction, good
bounce response for the ball, and increased safety. However, because
of the friction, there are chances of players suffering from skin
abrasions and other small injuries when they fall. This type of finish can
also be used for other sports like volleyball and tennis. Multi-purpose
surfacing gives you the opportunity to customize the courts. For
example, the color of the courts can be matched to the team uniforms or
other desirable finishes.
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Advanced
– Some of the multipurpose basketball court construction may come with
advanced features tailored to improve responsiveness and enhance
performance. For example, some of the surface design includes flooring
the concrete and the polypropylene surface with a rubber layer in
between. This enhances shock absorption and handles the sound
dampening. There are also other surfaces which offer polyurethane to
enhance durability and to ensure moisture is retained.