“There is no good evidence that with the current 3G pitches that there is any increased risk of injury ,” he said. “There are number of studies which have looked at whether there is an increased risk of cruciate ligament injuries, ankle injuries and all injuries associated with artificial pitches.
Read moreWhy are 3G pitches good?
Developed for intensive use, the 3G surface is hard-wearing, durable and resilient , meaning more teams, more training and more matches, whilst retaining its look and feel. It provides a consistent and quality playing surface with excellent playing characteristics, including ball bounce and ball roll.
Read moreCan you wear studs on a 3G pitch?
No Studs . First things first, don’t wear anything with full metal studs on. Soft ground soleplates with metal studs are simply not designed with 3G pitches in mind. In fact, they are best kept for natural pitches, where they penetrate wet muddy ground to give better grip and traction.
Read moreIs 3G same as astro turf?
What is the Difference Between Astroturf, 3G Turf, and Artificial Grass? So, you have 2G to 6G pitch types. The numbers describe the kind of technology the synthetic grass uses. For example, 2G pitches are sand-based, while 3G pitches use rubber and sand .
Read moreAre 3G pitches safe?
Third generation or 3G artificial grass pitches are recognised as durable, safe, year-round playing surfaces , able to withstand intensive use and all kinds of weather.
Read moreAre 4G pitches safe?
The European Chemicals Agency has allayed health fears over synthetic sports pitches, with research showing that recycled tyre rubber, which is used extensively in artificial 3G and 4G pitches, poses a very low level of risk .
Read moreCan you wear football boots on a 3G pitch?
You Can Wear: Artificial grass (AG) football boots are the best option if you’re solely playing on 3G , but you can also get away with wearing firm-ground and astro turf boots. Basically, you’ll usually be safe wearing anything with a plastic soleplate or moulded studs.
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