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Cold weather, first frosts and football: why not all turf is the same


Across much of Europe the first meaningful frosts of the season have arrived just as the football calendar moves into a critical period of league fixtures and heavy training loads. At this time of year, having surfaces that stay safe and playable in all conditions is essential for equity and access to the game. However, turf is not one single material, and different systems respond very differently to cold and wet…
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Grip traction in turf
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Grip, Traction, & Cleat Release


In our latest round of player testing, we’ve taken a deep dive into the biomechanics of cleat release, often simply thought of as grip or friction, between the athlete and the surface. Using a suite of high-end sensors, IMUs, and high-speed video analysis, we’ve measured cleat release down to the millimeter. We worked with a diverse group of players (N = 300); male and female, elite and amateur, and tested under…
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