Module 4:

4.2 What are they used for?

4.2.6 Top-dressing

Which one of the following types of materials would typically be most suitable for use on a football pitch that is based on a loamy soil?

This is usually a very sandy soil or pure sand that is applied to a pitch to help maintain a suitable evenness of playing surface.

In addition, localised sand top-dressings on thin or more heavily worn areas of a pitch, especially during late autumn and winter, helps to dry the surface more quickly, making it more playable than if none was given.