Can you breathe life into an old, uncared for cricket wicket?
Every cricketer understands, the quality of the pitch will have a major impact on how the ball behaves. Wickets that happen to be uneven or pitted could cause the ball to behave erratically, wickets that are very, very hard is likely to make the ball bounce higher and very quickly, while wickets which are covered in grass will probably minimise the amount that a spin bowler is capable of turning the ball.
To standardise the playing surface and give a wicket that can be used in all conditions, countless leisure centres, training centers and cricket clubs use synthetic pitches. Despite the fact synthetic cricket wickets are definitely more longer lasting than organic wickets, they also need regular repairs and maintenance to ensure they are in great condition. Thankfully, even old, neglected wickets can be brought back to life with a bit of TLC and the appropriate treatment plan.
Synthetic Cricket Pitches
Synthetic wickets can be laid on either a dynamic (stone) or non-dynamic (macadam or concrete) base. The top of the wicket is constructed from high quality short pile carpet that’s either hardwood edged and nailed or nailed directly into the aggregate. Shock pads will also be placed below the surface of the pitch to make sure the ball bounces nicely and also that the synthetic pitch responds exactly the same way to the ball each time, no matter what the weather.
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Maintaining A Synthetic Wicket
Like many artificial surfaces, synthetic cricket cricket wickets need to be correctly maintained if they’re to provide the most effective playing pitch all year round. We recommend that anyone having an synthetic cricket playing surface should apply a yearly deep clean regime, level the batting area on a regular basis and use at least one chemical treatment every six months.
Even with repeated repairs and maintenance, cricket pitches can deteriorate over time, shock pads can harden and surface areas may become irregular. If you see that the bounce of the ball has started to become uneven or that the pitch looks tired and worn, it could be time for you to give your synthetic playing surface a face lift.