{"id":6163,"date":"2020-04-29T12:48:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T12:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/?p=6163"},"modified":"2020-05-11T15:33:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T15:33:40","slug":"what-does-a-hockey-player-look-for-in-an-artificial-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/de\/what-does-a-hockey-player-look-for-in-an-artificial-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"What does a hockey player look for in an artificial pitch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Hockey first took to synthetic turf back in the 70\u2019s with the Montreal Olympics being the springboard for global acceptance. It is therefore true to say that many hockey players have only ever played on synthetic turf; this gives them a tacit knowledge of the surface, in other words it is instinctive. That said, they can still tell the difference between a great pitch and a poor one.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Forrester, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/hockeyforheroes.co.uk\/\">Hockey for Heroes<\/a> and a seasoned hockey player comments, \u201cAs a hockey player, I can vouch that the most enjoyment obtained and key elements a player looks for, when it comes to the synthetic pitch, is directly related to good grip under foot, which allows for quick changes of direction, and a flat surface for a true, consistent and fast ball roll\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He continues, \u201cWhen the surface is smooth and flat it removes any negative influences or impact on the game that has been derived from the surface. For a player, when the pitch adds to and improves your game, it isn\u2019t necessary to change your skills or tactics due to a bad playing surface\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Gravesham-Hockey-Club.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"CCGrass pitch at Gravesham Hockey Club\" title=\"CCGrass pitch at Gravesham Hockey Club\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Gravesham-Hockey-Club.png 902w, https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Gravesham-Hockey-Club-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Gravesham-Hockey-Club-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">CCGrass pitch at Gravesham Hockey Club<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Feedback from players shows a preference for a dense surface, with fairly stiff fibres. This allows the ball to roll \u201con\u201d the surface and helps eliminate any odd bounces. It also helps a player perform his skills better. This impacts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A player\u2019s control<\/li>\n<li>Consistency during the match<\/li>\n<li>The ability to take on opponents<\/li>\n<li>And allows players to implement flare and skill in the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Joel further adds, \u201cIt is key that a player should be confident in his directional change for a couple of reasons. Injury prevention is one and player development is the second. A player that has confidence in the surface will play better and the speed in which players can develop will significantly increase\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Onno Brenninkmeijer, CCGrass Europe Sales Manager and a veteran hockey player comments, \u201cFor me, when I was younger, it was mainly about speed and consistency. We wanted a fast and non-directional ball roll. That hasn\u2019t changed. But now, I also want a safe surface to play on\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The preparation of a synthetic turf hockey pitch can help reduce injuries. Every hockey player, at some time, has had damaged knuckles, knees and elbows, often on a dry surface. But when a pitch is lightly watered the skin contact with the turf will not lead to friction burns. This is the ideal pitch for hockey and why players request a water-based surface.<\/p>\n<p>When wet, a pitch is a lot less abrasive and safer to play on, but if a watering system is not available, and the weather is dry, then the denser, higher quality, sand dressed pitches still offer a good game. It is essential here that the fibre encapsulates the sand within the fibres, so the player can only see and therefore play on the turf, not sand.<\/p>\n<p>Hockey players do not want an unnecessary amount of bounce on the ball after an aerial or lift has been made. The expectation from elite hockey players is that after the second bounce, it should begin to transition into a roll. Here, the right combination of synthetic turf and performance pad are essential to achieve these characteristics. A densely tufted top, with \u201cstiffish\u201d fibres and a firm pad helps to reduce unnecessary bounce and allow the player to quickly bring the ball under control.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Shepparton-Hockey-Grounds-in-Victoria-Australia.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"CCGrass pitch at Shepparton Hockey Grounds in Victoria, Australia\" title=\"CCGrass pitch at Shepparton Hockey Grounds in Victoria, Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Shepparton-Hockey-Grounds-in-Victoria-Australia.png 902w, https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Shepparton-Hockey-Grounds-in-Victoria-Australia-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CCGrass-pitch-at-Shepparton-Hockey-Grounds-in-Victoria-Australia-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">CCGrass pitch at Shepparton Hockey Grounds in Victoria, Australia<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>For many players, how a pitch looks is the first sub-conscious thought, even before a ball has been struck. Most hockey players enjoy playing on different surface colours. Now many clubs and schools as well as international pitches such as Lee Valley in London to the pitch played on during the Rio Olympics, have attractive coloured pitch combinations, which add an extra element of appeal to the game.<\/p>\n<p>As a final observation, some pitches take time to adjust to. This may be because they are new and the infill is still a little uneven, or nearer the end of life, where heavily used areas are more worn than others. Simply wearing the right footwear \u2013 less grip, more grip, may enhance a player\u2019s enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/de\/products\/hockey-turf\/\">CCGrass hockey systems<\/a>, please contact Onno Brenninkmeijer on <a href=\"mailto:Onno.Brenninkmeijer@ccgrass.eu\">Onno.Brenninkmeijer@ccgrass.eu<\/a> or +31 651 814766<\/p>\n<p><em>Our thanks to Joel Forrester, Hockey for Heroes, for his insights.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hockey first took to synthetic turf back in the 70\u2019s with the Montreal Olympics being the springboard for global acceptance. It is therefore true to say that many hockey players have only ever played on synthetic turf; this gives them a tacit knowledge of the surface, in other words it is instinctive. 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