Sports Testing 103: Vertical Deformation
This is from a series of publications on LinkedIn.com. The third property I want to introduce in this series is Vertical Deformation. This article outlines the methods and calculations used to evaluate the Vertical Deformation property of a sports surface. This property is considered important in the design and selection of of basketball, volleyball, track […]
Sports Testing 202: Vertical Ball Rebound Requirements and Considerations
Note: This post was first published on LinkedIn™ . I chose to write this article before completing the introductory series on sport surface testing because ball rebound or dead-spots are the number one reason ASET Services conducts field testing on indoor courts. While I’m trying to keep these posts direct and brief this is a […]
Sports Surface Testing 102: Vertical Ball Rebound
This is the second article in a series that will explain the most commonly used methods to evaluate sport surfaces. This article outlines the methods used to evaluate the Vertical Ball Rebound properties of a sport surface.This method is valid in both laboratory and field settings. It is utilized for the sports of basketball, field […]
Sports Surface Testing 101: Force Reduction
This is the first article in a series that will explain the most commonly used methods to evaluate sport surfaces. This article outlines the methods used to evaluate the Force Reduction properties of a sport surface. The method is non-destructive and is valid for both lab and field testing. Variations are used to test virtually […]