Mowing
Aim:To cut grass plant leaves to reduce the height of a grass coverage.Method:Four main mechanical actions: -
Mowing the Pitch
Aim:To maintain the height of grass and allow the ball to travel at speed.
Cylinder Mowers
Aim:Also called Reel mowers. Aim is to cut grass cleanly and at a low height of cut.
Rotary Mowers
Aim:A mower used for cutting longer and rougher grass and removing seed heads.
Flail Mowers
Aim:This type of mower is best used to provide a rough cut to taller grass where contact with loose debris may be possible such as roadsides.
Mowing - Pedestrian Mower
Setting a pedestrian mowerProbably the most common job any groundsman will do will be to cut the grass.
Strimmers
Aim:To cut long grass around trees, fence lines and other objects.
Mowing - General Information
Mowing is one of the most important football pitch maintenance operations.