Aim:
To work top dressing into a sport surface and remove dew off the grass plant.
Method:
A hand operated drag mat made of steel squares with a draw rope.
Timing:
- Any time of the year.
- The working in of top dress is best done in dry conditions.Â
Effects of Incorrect Procedure:
Although the drag mat does work for top dressing, it does not level a surface, a straight edge should be used when dressing a winter games pitch.Â
Equipment Selection:
Hand operated steel mat with draw ropes.
Practical Tips:
A drag mat will follow existing contours on a surface so will not level top dressing a straight edge is needed for levelling.