Dec. 5, 2016       |       BeaconAthletics.com        |       Ballfields.com
THIS WEEK’S FIELD TIP
We have a lot of educational resources for you. Between Groundskeeper University’s field maintenance lessons and Ballfields.com — where we have blog articles, field tips, and field dimensions — whenever you have questions or need solutions for around the field, think BeaconAthletics.com.
We also have how-to info for you at Ballfields.com. One of those is a detailed step-by-step for setting your base anchors. Click here to see everything you need to know — including diagrams — for making sure your base anchors are set correctly so ultimately your bases will sit tight to the infield skin with no gaps around the base.
STEP-BY-STEP: Setting Base Anchors
Remember to visit Ballfields.com for tips & articles and GroundskeeperU.com for online training.
 
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You won’t lose track of your base anchors with these 30 foam whisker plugs in a bucket. Drag your infield knowing you’ll keep dirt and debris out of your base anchors, and with bright colored whiskers they’ll be easy to find when you want to install your bases. Comes in a Beacon Bucket with handle & lid — includes 30 foam whisker plugs and tips & instructions for proper base care. Exclusive Black Foam Whisker Anchor Plug Beacon Bucket: use whisker10 during checkout (offer valid thru Dec. 11).
 
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Visit the NEW GROUNDSKEEPER U !
COMPLETELY FREE & MOBILE FRIENDLY. We’ve relaunched the web’s premier online field maintenance training tool, Groundskeeper University. Our goal is to bring professional training directly to you and your staff. But that means it has to be done right. Learn the tried & true practices of the pros. Our dedicated online resources by groundskeepers for groundskeepers are available in whichever format works for you: blog articles, online field dimensions, innovative products and training at Groundskeeper U. Whatever you need for your ballfield, think Beacon. Visit Groundskeeper U!