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Aim

To assess surface conditions

Is the grass height correct?

Timing

During and out of season

Equipment

Assessors boot/shoe

Practical Tips

  • If the grass is higher than the heel of a boot, it may be too long for use.
  • Is the grass very short compared to the boot sole?

Is the pitch too wet?

Timing

During and out of season

Equipment

  • Assessor's boot/shoe
  • Visual

Practical Tips

  • When the assessor walks on the surface, does water rise to the surface or is there a squelching sound?
  • Does the assessors footsteps leave surface indentations?
  • Is there laying water visible on the pitch surface?

Is the pitch too hard?

Timing

During and out of season

Equipment

  • Assessor's boot/shoe
  • Garden fork
  • Visual

Practical Tips

  • Does the surface feel hard under foot?
  • Does a fork dropped from shoulder height stick in or bounce off of the surface?

Check the pitch lines

Timing

During season

Equipment

Visual

Practical Tips

  • Can you see the lines?
  • Do the lines look straight?
  • Pitch Markings