Aim
To assess pitch conditions
Method
Use of visual inspection and basic tools
Timing
During and out of season
Effects of incorrect procedure
- Poor standard pitch/es
- Loss of play due to poor surface conditions
- Loss of revenue
Equipment
- Visual
- Fork
- Underfoot conditions
Practical Tips
- Is the grass higher than the soles of your boots/shoes?
- Does the ground squelch underfoot?
- Can you see water laying on the surface?
- Does a fork dropped from shoulder height stick in or bounce off of the surface?
- Can you see the lines?
- Do the lines look straight?
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