THIS WEEK’S FIELD TIP

You’re probably fairly confident about how to lay down your foul lines… the string line should be anchored so your foul line will be entirely in fair territory; the foul edge of the foul line will line up exactly with the foul edge of the base; and, pull the string line as tight as possible then snap it to straighten it. Module 106. Creating Foul Lines at GroundskeeperU.com gives you all the info you need.

But there’s more than just foul lines. For tips on setting up your runner’s lane, softball pitcher’s circle, batter’s box, catcher’s box, and coach’s box, you’ll want to reference the Groundskeeper University lesson, Laying Out Your Ballfield. It’s full of great tips for getting it all right.

Visit Ballfields.com frequently for tips & articles andGroundskeeperU.com for online training.

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Open Box ITEM OF THE WEEK

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ONLINE TRAINING for Staff & Volunteers

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. 

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