Message Board - Football: PATTERNS ON PITCHES
22 Feb 2007 by Maesglas Football Club.
Hi folks, im a novice dont forget, but i have to ask, how do you guys get the patterns on the pitches, some look great, we would like to do the same to our pitch, allthough im not sure our ride on gang mower an old Ransome could handle it !!
Also as you can see, when it rains the rain water doesnt go anywhere, very frustrating, no game in the last month !! We have been told compaction, and needs to be airated badly, we did hear that a vibrating road roller was used a couple of years ago on the pitch !!
22 Feb 2007 by learner
Gang mowers will leave a stripe. Decide whether you want single stripes ,or, even blocks. Cut up and down pitch and across the pitch for nice patterns. Your mower will roll the field sufficiently. Spike your pitch, aeration, not compaction. Vibrating roller on turf not a good idea. Put sand on low areas where puddles collect.
22 Feb 2007 by mickjm
Achieving the basic stripe is pretty easy. Mow in one direction up the pitch and return alongside the stripe you have created the opposite way up the pitch. Continue until finished.
Diamonds are a little more complex. The way I achieve them from fresh is to mow in diagonals on a slightly higher cut than normal. Then mow at the usual cut height in an opposing diagonal.
Circles are relatively easy. I would start in the centre circle and increase the circles working outwards to the boundaries and then mowing in arcs. With each circle completed you have to mowin the opposing direction.
If you didn't already know the stripe in achieved by the fact that the grass is mowed/rolled in a particular direction. As you look at the stripe dependant at which way you look at the stripe. The light is either reflected or absorbed thus creating the stripe. Oh and only EVER walk up a light stripe. Otherwise your footprints will be seen!
No Fork handles....Handles for forks!!
22 Feb 2007 by LittleDave
Here's some basic information:
http://www.scag.com/lawnstriping.html
For a really basic pattern, trying doing four different stripes lengthways of the pitch.
Divide the pitch into two lengths, using the centre spot as the dividing line. You're left with two long blocks running the length of the pitch.
Then divide these into two by using the 18 yard box as a divider. You should be left with four long strips. Now cut these into stripes.
If you want me to do a diagram of how to cut it into these 4 stripes, let me know and I'll do one.
I do this pattern using our Ransomes gangs, and it's a simple but effective pattern, especially if you're starting out and getting to grips with using it.
22 Feb 2007 by MRJW1
I find stripes/patterns are also achievable not only from mowing but also using a light drag brush.
We use this method to not only create an eye pleasing effect but also to remove dew.
I think some of the best designs ive seen is at Manchester Citys ground. Very creative and no i'm not a Man City fan!
Jeff
23 Feb 2007 by Steve63
What about mud, ours just wont stripe at all, we just get a big roller!
Regards
Steve
Don't talk to me about Contractors Wonka, I am one myself......
23 Feb 2007 by Theweed Last edited 23 Feb 2007
Am with Jeff
I brush first then mow,we are lucky here to have a couple of triple mowers this does help!! double cut both ways , the pattern you have chosen here is a recent picture
Paul
23 Feb 2007 by MRJW1
Nice picture weed.
Would like to see more of your designs guys...more pics!
What device do you use weed to brush, i know a very good manufacturer who helps us out with sound advice.
Regards
Jeff
Back to Top - Go to Next Unread Message
This Message is closed, you may not post a reply at this time
