Surface Hardness

Aim:

Is the pitch too hard?

Method:

• What is the resistance when trying to push a fork or peg into the surface?
• Surface cracking.

Timing:

Anytime.

Effects of Incorrect Procedure:

• Unsafe surface when connected to poor surface levels.
• Poor standard pitch/s.
• Loss of play due to poor surface conditions.
• Loss of revenue.
• Poor use of resources.

Equipment:

• Assessors boot/shoe.
• Garden fork.
• Peg.
• 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?
• Is there resistance when trying to push a peg in?