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Which court surface is easiest on the legs?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: Which court surface is easiest on the legs?
Answer: Clay courts are generally easiest on the legs because of their softness, but they do cause some strain from the slight slipping whenever you push off or change direction. Grass courts are also fairly soft, but they usually cause more injuries due to their greater slipperiness.

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