Module 3:

Maintenance activities

3.2 The need for certain activities

3.2.16 Rolling / Firming

To firm the pitch, to ensure good root to soil contact is produced.

A typical light roller for grassroots type pitches is one that is used on a combination frame.

The use of old-fashioned heavy-duty rollers is not recommended for use on a football pitch as this will contribute to pitch deterioration and increased waterlogging.

Light roller on combination frame
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