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In basketball, the basketball court is the playing surface, consisting of a rectangular floor, with baskets at each end. Indoor basketball courts are almost always made of polished wood, usually maple, with 10 feet (3.048 m)-high rims on each basket. Outdoor surfaces are generally made from standard paving materials such as concrete or asphalt.
A glass basketball court is a basketball court with a glass floor that uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to display the court lines and other graphics. History
As for any safety concerns about playing basketball on a glass court, there apparently are none. The court made by German company ASB GlassFloor has been used before. FIBA's used the same design ...
The game of basketball as it is known today was created by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. Naismith was a physical education instructor at YMCA International Training School (now known as Springfield College ) in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post ...
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to the changes to the new court at Fiserv Forum for the Marquette men's basketball team. The subtle changes to the design reflect the bigger picture ...
Tennis hardcourt, Curtiss Park, Saline, Michigan A hardcourt (or hard court) is a surface or floor on which a sport is played, most usually in reference to tennis courts.It is typically made of rigid materials such as asphalt or concrete, and covered with acrylic resins to seal the surface and mark the playing lines, while providing some cushioning.
The flooring technology was previously put to use for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, the 2024 Basketball Champions League Final and the 2023 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.