Football pitch maintenance and management

Football Pitch Maintenance: 12. Verticutting advert image shown if present
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Verticutting the grass sward will help to keep the sward clean and relatively free from decaying leaves and grass sheaths, as well as contribute to a more upright grass.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 13. Aeration advert image shown if present
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Aeration work is essential if good root growth is to be encouraged.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 14. Decompaction advert image shown if present
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Decompaction of a pitch, especially soil-based ones which have not been constructed but rather marked out as a pitch on a general soil-based area, will often be very beneficial.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 15. Surface Grooming advert image shown if present
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The use of a tractor mounted but not PTO drive, combination implement of 1.8m width, such as a SISIS Quadraplay or Charterhouse Multi-Sport can be an efficient way of undertaking routine surface maintenance activities in one pass.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 16. Fertiliser Application advert image shown if present
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A suitable fertiliser application should be applied to ensure a healthy and hard-wearing sward is produced.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 17. Biostimulants advert image shown if present
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Biostimulants are products which might be applied to a sward for many reasons.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 18. Soil Conditioners advert image shown if present
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These are materials that have an effect on and change the condition of the soil.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 19. Marking Out advert image shown if present
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Marking out a pitch might be done the day before a game, which might be suitable for many lower league games, or on the day of the game for higher league games or pitches that are being maintained to a higher standard.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 20. Rolling or Firming advert image shown if present
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Rolling is not task which would be carried out as a matter of routine on a football pitch.

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Football Pitch Maintenance: 21. Sweeping or Vacuuming advert image shown if present
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Keeping a surface clear of debris, especially fallen leaves in the autumn, helps to produce a well presented and healthier pitch.

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