{"product_id":"sports-fields-design-construction-and-maintenance-hardback-9781394281473","title":"Sports Fields; Design, Construction, and Maintenance (Hardback) 9781394281473","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSports Fields\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDesign, Construction, and Maintenance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames C. Puhalla (Author), Jeffrey V. Krans (Author), J. Michael Goatley, Jr. (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394281473, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 19.6 x 3.8 cm, 1.315 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeading text on sports field management, now updated with the latest developments in, and on, the field\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSports Fields\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive reference on the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of athletic facilities. This book contains numerous illustrative examples of specific design elements of the most popular sports facilities.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into four parts. Part I discusses turfgrasses, with information on soils and soil science, fertility and fertilizers, mowing, irrigation, drainage, thatch, aeration, and organic field management. Part II discusses natural turfgrass sports fields in baseball, softball, football, rugby, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and cricket. Part III discusses other sports surfaces including tennis, track and field, and beach volleyball. Part IV includes ancillary information on surveying, sand-based rootzones, paints and covers, and innovations designed to promote natural grass fields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eSports Fields\u003c\/i\u003e contains case studies that review best practices and techniques for sports fields ranging from youth and high school fields to fields that are designed for professional athletes. It also includes new content on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage and affordability of robotic equipment and today’s battery-powered equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuccessful sports field management practices used in other countries throughout the world, such as hybrid systems – natural plus synthetic, weather information, and safety \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most recent information on uses of artificial intelligence-based tools for sports field management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates on popular sports played in the US and worldwide, such as Pickleball and Cricket \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eSports Fields\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal blueprint for field managers, designers, and builders for successful sports field projects. This text is also an ideal resource for anyone studying for Sports Field Manager Certification (offered by the Sports Field Management Association, SFMA).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the SFMA xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Turfgrass Field Management 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Turfgrasses 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Biology and Identification 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Turfgrass Types 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Turfgrass Selection 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Using the Two-Map System to Select Turfgrass 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Planting Times and Rates 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Soil Preparation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Planting Techniques 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Establishment 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Overseeding Warm-Season Fields 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11 Expanding the Boundaries of Bermudagrass in the Transition Zone 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Soils and Soil Science 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Soil as a Medium for Turfgrass 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Fertility and Fertilizers 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Fertility Testing and Nutrient Requirements 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Nutrient Uptake 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Soil Reaction 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Fertilizer Analysis 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Fertilizer Sources 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Application Rates and Frequencies 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Micronutrients 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Biostimulants 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Mowing 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Types of Mowers 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Turfgrass Response 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Height and Frequency 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Pattern 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Clipping Removal 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Equipment and Safety 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Chemical Growth Regulators 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Irrigation 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 General Principles of Turfgrass Irrigation 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Installed Irrigation Systems 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Wireless Sensor Technology 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 The Use of Nonpotable Water for Sports Field Irrigation 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Know Your Water Source 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Drainage 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Surface Drainage 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Internal Drainage 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Installed Drain Systems 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Other Drain System Practices 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Aeration and Topdressing 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Aerating for Optimal Turf Responses 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Aeration Equipment 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Topdressing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Thatch 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Definition of Thatch 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Thatch in Sports Fields 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 How Thatch Develops 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Maintaining a Managed Thatch Layer 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Reducing Excessive Thatch Buildup 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Abiotic Turfgrass Stresses and Remedies 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Mechanical Stresses 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Environmental Stresses 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Summary 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Most Problematic Pests of Sports Fields 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Weeds 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Diseases 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Insects 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Burrowing Rodents as Sports Field Pests 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Choosing Pesticides 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Wise Use of Chemicals 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 The Label is the Law 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Planning and Performing Applications 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Record Keeping 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Organic Field Management 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Definitions and Principles of Organic Field Management 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Principles and Concepts of Organic Field Management 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Making an Adjustment to Organic Field Management 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Timing and Site Conditions for Organic Field Management 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Organic Field Management Inputs 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Compost and Composting 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Compost Applications on Sports Fields 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Natural Grass Sports Fields 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Baseball and Softball Fields 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Design 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Construction 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Renovation 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Rules and Regulations 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Football and Rugby Fields 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Design 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Construction 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Renovation 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Rules and Regulations 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Rugby 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Rugby Governing and Sanctioning Bodies 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Soccer, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey Fields 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Design 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Construction 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Renovation 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Rules and Regulations 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Cricket Fields 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 The Game 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 The Pitch 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 The Outfield 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Design 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Rules and Regulations 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Reading 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Other Sports Surfaces 407\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Tennis and Pickleball Courts 409\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Design 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Construction 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Renovation 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Maintenance 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Rules and Regulations 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 Pickleball Courts 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.8 Pickleball Governing and Sanctioning Bodies 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Track and Field Facilities 419\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Design 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Track Construction 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Track Renovation 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Track Maintenance 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Rules and Regulations 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Beach Volleyball Courts 431\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Beach Volleyball Court Design 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Construction and Reconstruction 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Renovation 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Rules and Regulations 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Synthetic Turf 439\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 History of Synthetic Turf 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Choosing the Right Manufacturer and Installer 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Care and Maintenance 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Hybrid Systems – Natural Plus Synthetic 453\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Introduction 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Evolution of Hybrid Turf 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 The New Generation Hybrid System 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Other Uses for Hybrid Systems 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Conclusion 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Ancillary Information 459\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Surveying 461\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Introduction 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Surveying Equipment 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Establishing Elevations 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Percent of Slope 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Sand-Based Rootzones 469\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 Introduction 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 Considerations When Selecting a Sand-Based Rootzone 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.3 Sand-Based Rootzone Requirements 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Maintenance 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Weather Information 491\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 Introduction 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Weather Components 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Benefits of Weather-Based Management 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 Collecting and Using Weather Data 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.5 Conclusion 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Robotic Technology 503\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Introduction 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Robotic Mowers 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 Robotic Painters 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 Conclusion 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Innovations Designed to Promote Natural Grass Fields 513\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.1 Introduction 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.2 Lighting 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.3 Enhanced Turfgrass Performance 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.4 Instant Field Replacement 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.5 Wireless Technology, Remote Sensing, Predictive Models, and Artificial Intelligence 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.6 Conclusion 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Paints and Covers 527\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.1 Introduction 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.2 Paints 528\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.3 Covers 535\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 Safety 543\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.1 Introduction 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.2 Player Safety and Performance 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.3 Spectator Safety 544\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.4 Designing for Safety 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.5 Safety Concerns During Construction and Renovation 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.6 Maintaining a Safe Facility 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e29 SFMA – Promoting Safe Fields and Sound Management 551\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29.1 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