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Preparing Pitches for Play

Preparing Pitches for Play

Preparing Pitches for Play

Preparing Pitches for Play
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The Aim – Great Pitches

The Aim – Great Pitches

The Three Pitch Phases and Time Planning

The Three Pitch Phases and Time Planning

Phase 1: Initial Phase

Phase 1: Initial Phase

Define your pitch and provide the initial cut
Water the Pitch
Thin the sward and undertake any minor repairs to levels
Phase 2: Conditioning Phase

Phase 2: Conditioning Phase

Rolling
Grooming the Grass
Mowing (pitch)
Controlling Moisture
Phase 3: Finishing Phase

Phase 3: Finishing Phase

Final Cut
Marking Out
Installing Stumps
Evaluating and Improving your Pitches

Evaluating and Improving your Pitches

Managing Pitch Performance

Managing Pitch Performance