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A bench construction designed for participants in all types of athletic activities. Its light, compact construction allows it to be easily moved and placed wherever it is most accessible to the players. It provides a convenient place to keep clothing, spare equipment, and other articles such as water and towels that may be needed during play, and it also enables participants to rest critical muscles, such as those of the feet, legs, and back, during interruptions in play. The bench construction is particularly suited for tennis because its size and proportions permit it to be placed right next to the net post, which, without interfering with play, is the most accessible spot on the court. One of the principal features of the bench is its additional height (about 24 inches rather than the usual 16 to 18 inches of most chairs and benches) and stability which allows it to be used for sort of a lean-sitting which relaxes and rests the big muscles of the body with much less danger of cramping and without all the effort required for lowering and raising the body for sitting. Interfitting lap joints and four point screwing of the outside slats along with diagonal bracing give the bench construction exceptional strength and rigidity for its size and weight.
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