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Author(s):Baker, S. W.; Canaway, P. M.
Author Affiliation:The Sports Turf Research Institute, Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK
Title:Concepts of playing quality: Criteria and measurement
Meeting Info.:7th International Turfgrass Society Research Conference, Palm Beach, FL, USA, 18-24 July, 1993
Source:International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 7, 1993, p. 172-181.
Publishing Information:Overland Park, KS: INTERTEC Publishing Corp.
# of Pages:10
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Ball rebound resilience; Perceptions; Playability; Poa pratensis; Sports turf tests; Surface hardness; Traction
Abstract/Contents:"Sports players are highly sensitive to the physical properties of a playing surface, most notably in terms of traction (or grip), hardness for running and falling and the interaction of the ball with the surface, i.e. its bounce and pace. Recognition of these components of playing quality has led to the development of a wide variety of measurement techniques to quantify the playing characteristics of sports surfaces. In this review, measurement techniques for ball/surface and player/surface interaction are considered for sports pitches, primarily natural turf surfaces used for soccer, Rugby and hockey. The role of performance testing, based on playing quality assessments, is also examined."
Language:English
References:54
Note:"Symposium address: Chapter 20"
Partial, variant reprint: Turf Craft Aust., (35), December, 1993, p. 61-64.
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Baker, S. W., and P. M. Canaway. 1993. Concepts of playing quality: Criteria and measurement. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 7:p. 172-181.
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