Wet Cricket Outfield
we seem to have caught every hard rain shower over the past fortnight and as a consequence have large patches in the outfield notably on what would be Bowlers run ups which are preventing play, we have breen advised to spike and brush Iron Sand onto the holes, does anyone out there have any other suggestions, the ground is on a clay bank.We are looking to work on these areas in the autumn
rain
Our outfield was soaked, we had it vertidrianed and this made a big difference the next time it rained. Brushing sharp sand will also assist in drainage.
14 May 2004 by bob the builder
minge bag
buy a cover you minge bag
14 May 2004 by frosty
read the question!
bob the builder I suggest you read the question, dimwit , covers for the sq yes for the outfield well not pratical!!!!!!!
15 May 2004 by bob the builder
minge bag
frosty dimwit you can get covers to cover all the outfield mr uneducated.
wet outfield
Guys,Guys our outfield is 60 yds radius, thats a hel of a cover, we are a small club and the cost of same would break us, also how many men would be needed to put it on?
17 May 2004 by pete(the other pete)
bob
i suggest you stick to building bob
17 May 2004 by bob the builder
wet outfield
and you pete stop talking bullshit another mr uneducated
17 May 2004 by bob the builder
wet outfield
by the way pete stick to mowing garden lawns and don`t get into things you know nothing about
17 May 2004 by pete(the other pete)
lawns
i dont even mow my own lawn i only deal with premiership football and county cricket these days after 30 years in the business maybe u are one of those idiots i sacked years ago and still you are bitter about it well its the way homosexuals are im sorry u feel so bad
17 May 2004 by BOB THE BUILDER
LAWNS
WHY ARE YOU A HOMOSEXUAL
18 May 2004 by Stormforce 10
wet outfields
I think this is going to lead to hand bags at seven paces, and bob i surpose you have borrowed Wendys!
18 May 2004 by history
nonsense
i have had ridiculous comments on the message board previously from \"bob the bender\" and realised it is best to ignore him/her.
unfortunately he/she has my mobile number so \"bob\" contacts me regulary, so not only do i have to read but also listen to \"bobs\" nonsense
regarding the outfield why dont you ask \"bob\" to construct some sort of retractable roof system and stick to something he/she proclaims to know something about.
18 May 2004 by Anthony Asquith
wet outfield
bob the builder why don`t you reveal yourself who are you?i`m sick and tired of people being offensive and not revealing who they realy are.people like pete are giving sound advice and don`t need people like mr anonimous being pathetic.anyone agree
18 May 2004 by bob the builder
wet outfield
anthony are you the pitchcare police
18 May 2004 by pete(the other pete)
bob
like i said bob stick to building your attempts at groundsmanship and being a comedian are both poor
Wet cricket
Richard B., did you read the recent article in the magazine here on Edgbaston? He talks about sheets and 'blotters'.
What Stu said makes sense, including getting sand down the holes. If you have an army of volunteers with forks, the worst areas could be dealt with costing only the price of any sand you use (sports sand is what you need, from a reputable supplier). Failing vertidraining, if you can aerate the outfield as often as possible in the winter months, that should help.
If the problem areas are also dips it would be useful to level them.
Whether this will help or not I don't know but it is good practice to check any drainage system you have; look in manholes or check outflow pipes in ditches after a rain storm, particularly in winter.
And on clay soil, if you have an existing drainage system, you could consider mole ploughing.
Or, just accept that this is Britain and we get British weather!
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