Specifically, players have a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries when playing on artificial turf . Of those non-contact injuries, players have a 32% higher rate of non-contact knee injuries on turf and a staggering 69% higher rate of non-contact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.
Read moreWhich rugby teams have artificial pitches?
Currently, a number of clubs in both the URC and the Gallagher Premiership use artificial pitch surfaces, with the likes of Saracens, Worcester Warriors, Newcastle Falcons, Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Rugby all applying the technology.24 Eyl 2021
Read moreIs Kingsholm 4G pitch?
Contrary to what some might think, the surface is called a 3G pitch. 4G pitches don’t exist . “4G does not exist,” the groundsman explained. “It does not exist in anything but phone technology!13 Eki 2021
Read moreWhy is a 4G pitch good?
The shockpad layer installed in 4G pitches delivers a cushioning effect, reducing the chance of injury . This can be very beneficial during the colder months of the year – when turf pitches can freeze and harden very quickly. There is a very clear economic benefit involved with the installation of 4G pitches too.
Read moreWhat studs for 4G pitch?
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 a 4G pitch?
Fourth Generation (4G) surfaces consist of one element: synthetic turf . These surfaces are still in the early stage of development and are designed to eliminate the requirement for any infill products, whilst still meeting all the performance and testing requirements required by the sporting governing bodies.13 Mar 2019
Read moreDo 4G pitches cause injuries?
At the elite level, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study of 202 players from the Swedish Premier League back in 2003-04 that showed there was no statistically significant difference between injuries sustained on the surfaces either during training .2 Mar 2019
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