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Which court surface is easiest on the arm?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: Which court surface is easiest on the arm?
Answer: Hard courts give by far the most predictable bounce, which reduces mis-hits that would send powerful shocks to the arm. Clay courts give players more time to prepare each shot, but they also usually require more shots to be hit per point. Overall, hard courts should cause the least arm stress per match.

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