As the sound of pickleball paddles reverberates across the nation, an ever-increasing number of enthusiasts are drawn to the sport’s charm. Pickleball, a captivating blend of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton, has rapidly become the fastest-growing sport in the country. With 8.9 million players now volleying and ‘dinking’ on courts nationwide, according to the Sports &…

At the Carver Center in Georgetown, we hit the court with pickleball professional Kasia Carr to test out Sport Court’s Response Maple Select modular flooring. The mission was to see how the surface plays, how the ball reacts, and whether it’s a viable option for serious pickleball players. The Right Ball for the Right Bounce…

  DIY Concrete Might Seem Like a Good Idea—Until It’s Not… We get it. You want to save money. Who wouldn’t? Concrete is one of the biggest costs in building a backyard court, and it’s tempting to cut corners by handling the pour yourself, hiring a general contractor, or trusting that one friend who “knows…

A Backyard Upgrade That Keeps Your Family Active and Connected Picture your kids outside, shooting hoops as the sun sets, playing a friendly game of pickleball, or riding their bikes on a smooth, safe surface. A backyard game court isn’t just another home improvement—it’s a space designed for movement, connection, and lasting memories. For over…

If you’re planning to build a backyard game court, one of the biggest factors that will impact cost, complexity, and long-term durability is what’s beneath the surface. Your backyard might seem flat, but even small slopes can require extensive excavation and site preparation before concrete can be poured. In this guide, we’ll break down:✔ Why…

Bad Bounce Ruining Your Game? Here’s What’s Happening. If your pickleball court isn’t playing like it used to, the culprit is likely dirt, dust, or debris sneaking under your surface. We recently visited a court in Wimberley where caliche dust buildup from a nearby hillside was causing dead ball bounce. When soft dirt gets trapped…

In late spring of 2022 my wife and I set off with our 4 children on a month-long journey from central Texas to the Grand Canyon. Every two to three days we’d pack up our tent, yes you read that right, singular tent and the wheels on our old green machine (2001 Ford Excursion) would…

Trade the couch for court-side memories and discover the transformative power of play. In a world where screens have turned thumbs into Olympic-level athletes and schedules are busier than a squirrel at a nut convention, play has become downright revolutionary. Enter the backyard game court—a space for games, sure but a haven for connection, a…