During the winter months an artificial grass pitch will retail a large moisture content and inevitably this moisture will freeze , causing the surface to become hard and often unsafe to play on. It is not uncommon for a synthetic surface to remain frozen even when surrounding natural grass areas have thawed.
Read moreCan you play on 4G pitch in snow?
Snow and ice are not harmful to synthetic grass pitches and generally should be left to melt and drain off the system without assistance. At times, however, it may be necessary to remove snow or ice to make the pitch playable for a scheduled event.18 Şub 2021
Read moreWhat boots to use on a 3G pitch?
Boots with moulded circular multi-studs are the recommended footwear for competitive training and matches on all 3G surfaces Astro or 4G Artificial Grass training shoes with a dimpled sole are also recommended. Training shoes with a completely flat sole are not preferred but can be used in emergencies.
Read moreCan you wear firm ground boots on 3G?
Firm ground football boots are also suitable for use on 3G pitches . This type of football boot has a sole that contains plastic moulds, which are often used on real grass pitches when the ground is firm.
Read moreWhat boots can you wear on 4G?
The best style of boots for a 4G pitch are those with plastic moulded studs . Wearing football boots with metal studs on a 4G pitch can damage the surface and even cause injury to the player.
Read moreWhat is the difference between a 3G and 4G pitch?
The Difference Between 3G and 4G The main difference between 3G and 4G surfaces is that 3G pitches contain infill, whilst 4G systems do not . 3G pitches are the latest to be recognised by any accredited governing body. Therefore, you will only find 3G pitches as being publically endorsed by sports teams or influencers.
Read moreCan you wear football boots on a 4G pitch?
However tests have shown that players have found some restrictions in rotational movements when wearing plastic blades on 4G surfaces. As a result these types of boots are NOT recommended for use on 4G . metal studs or metal blades will damage the 4G surface.
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