Typical opening: In Srinagar, play-area net runs vary from short side stops to taller multi-side enclosures
Building mix: independent homes, apartments, schools, rental floors, and older family residences
Outdoor conditions: tree shade, older wall conditions, city dust, and afternoon heat around compact properties
Common layout cue: terrace practice spaces, compact home cricket corners, school courts, and apartment play pockets around old windows, parked cars, narrow residential roads, terrace edges, and neighbour balconies