Ideal Fields for Premier Soccer Play

What do elite soccer coaches and players want from natural turfgrass? In this “Christmas in July” episode, we explore how turf performance affects player movement, even in the snow. Carl Schimenti breaks down a winter match at Cornell to reveal how coaches assess playability, from trueness of roll and vertical bounce to moisture and ball control. Learn how real-time turf conditions shape game strategy, and how researchers are measuring what matters to players on the field.

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