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Shin splints are lower leg pains either to the inside of the lower leg (medial shin splints) or to the front outside part(anterior shin splints).They happen to runners who are new to the sport and push themselves too much, runners who suddenly increase their mileage too excessively and runners who change their running terrain to harder or steeper grounds.

So what we need to do is strengthen our lower legs. Not just now and then. I advise to do the following two stretches after every workout. So incorporate them into your running schedule and do them every cooling-down again. This one is very important for preventing achilles tendinitis as well. But also for preventing and/or battling shin splints. Stand on the floor and lift your heels. Slowly count to five and drop again. Repeat ten times.

The clay material used for tennis courts is actually a combination of crushed stone, rubber and various types of plastics. Although they are the most expensive and require high maintenance, clay courts are more smooth and consistent. The amount of speed is reduced when the ball bounces and players are able to have longer rallies. Experienced baseline players have an advantage as a result, while serve-and-volley players experience reduced power when the ball bounces on the opponent’s side. Sliding and skidding occurs on clay surfaces due to the looseness.

Grass is less popular for tennis courts than it used to be. Grass courts are constructed using actual grass but flattened out. The foundation is a firm layer of soil. Like clay courts, grass also requires more maintenance for evening out. Major tournaments used to be played on grass courts, but Wimbledon is now the only one played on grass courts.

Grass is less smooth compared to clay surfaces, which makes the bounce less consistent. Usually, the ball bounces lower and faster, allowing for more quick and low shots. Longer rallies are more difficult to achieve.