Why Are Artificial Sports Pitches So Popular?

An artificial hockey pitch has been a permanent feature of the professional hockey world for some decades now. With the introduction of artificial sports pitches in the 1970s, the game of hockey has become much faster, more exciting, and consequently more popular.

The artificial hockey pitch is a synthetic turf pitch made from synthetic fibres. These man-made surfaces are made to have the same look and feel as that of natural grass.

A hockey playing surface requires a shorter pile carpet dressed with sand only. Shorter fibres with lesser sand-fill offer more speed to the movement of the ball. Such an artificial hockey pitch allows the players to make fast passes whilst retaining ball control. Artificial sports surfaces also ensure the safety of players. The cushioning offered by artificial outdoor sports surfaces prevents serious injuries to players from slides or falls.

An artificial hockey pitch displays uniform playing characteristics, predictable ball behaviour, and optimal grip, making the surface ideal for hockey. The artificial turf also stays constant in quality even after years of use.

Artificial turf pitches that are suitable for competitions at world-class level have earned FIH Global Quality Approval.