Football pitch maintenance and management

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All pitch dimensions must be in accordance with the Laws of the game. The Football Association’s ‘Law 1: The field of play’ identifies the relevant dimensions and layout for a football pitch. These follow the IFAB (International Football Association Board) Laws of the Game.

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For the majority of football pitches, the issue of disease attack should not be a concern. Where pitches are intensively maintained and located or constructed on sand profiles and in stadia type environments, then this will present a lot more challenges.

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Drag brushing can be a useful maintenance activity, especially during low to no growth periods when the mower is not being used.

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The maintenance of a football pitch will require a range of equipment, from hand tools to sit-on machinery, however, the following list is meant as a minimum, a starting point, from which improved effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance practices can be built up over time.

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Football Pitch FAQ 1. What do we need to do to maintain our pitch both efficiently and effectively? advert image shown if present
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To answer this question is no simple matter because there are many variables which need to be considered, many of which are interconnected.

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Football Pitch FAQ 10. How much top-dressing do we need? advert image shown if present
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This will depend on a range of factors, including the current condition of the pitch, quality expectations and available resources.

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Football Pitch FAQ 11. Is installing a drainage system worth the cost? advert image shown if present
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A good question and one which needs careful consideration in relation to the business plan for an organisation.

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Football Pitch FAQ 12. What is the best height to cut the pitch? advert image shown if present
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This does depend on the standard of the league you are playing in, the desired standard of the pitch and the time of year.

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Football Pitch FAQ 13. How much water do we need to put on the pitch at renovation time? advert image shown if present
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This will depend on how much rainfall is also occurring, but the aim will be to ensure adequate and rapid germination takes place.

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Football Pitch FAQ 14. How much line marking paint is needed to mark out a pitch? advert image shown if present
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This does depend on the make and type of material, whether an initial mark out or an overmarking of an existing but worn or faded line, the thickness of the concentrate, the density of required line, as well as the actual dilution rate used.

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