Would it take longer to sweep half a tennis court from side to side or up and down?

Question

or would it take the same amount of time

Answer 1

When I shovelled a court once, going up and down was better because like one person said, you cover a longer distance and have to turn around less.

Answer 2

it depends if you're counting the time it takes you to stop and turn around once you reach the edge.  since you are covering the same surface area, thats the determining factor. going the long way will require you to stop and turn around less

Answer 3

Sounds like a domestic night regardless of the direction.