What is your favorite game? If the answer is Football, then you’re in the right place.
Played by millions, watched by billions: Football is the number 1 game of today, equally and hugely popular even in every remote corner of the world. The game is always changing itself, updating itself to new times. And along came a surge in the popularity of club football that attracted so many seasoned fans who have always wanted to explore more Football than the FIFA World Cup, which is held only once in four years!
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Why is Football globally popular so much that it is exploding?
Because it is the simplest of all games, you get a ball; you find a park or ground, literally any open space, and boom, you’re good to go. Go through the lives of great players like Messi, Ronaldo, or the Legend of all time, Pele himself – you’d explore a common thing. You don’t have to buy crazy expensive sportswear and equipment like helmets, guards, gloves, nets, rackets, bats, stumps, etc., unlike any other widely played sports.
From casual players to pro athletes, sports journalists to office workers and students – Football is a game that has something for everyone. It always enthralls people from all walks of life, without exception. And this versatility is hard to find in any other game. It’s quite hard, if not impossible, to find a man today who hasn’t kicked the ball at least once in their lifetime.
So, when you are thinking about playing Football regularly or maybe starting a neighborhood football club for the kids in your community, we wholeheartedly support you. But along comes the next question? Where will you play? Shouldn’t you dream of playing Football? Not every town got a football club, and in this era of high-rises and aggressive real estate development, it’s an arduous or rather impossible task to find out a piece of land that is still empty. But never forget, every modern problem has its smart solutions.
Keep reading till the end, and you’ll get the answers.
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Why do you need turf to play Football at all?
Not every neighborhood got some open ground to play Football, and certainly, you can’t book a stadium for your friendly plays and practices.
That’s why we need TURF, that if not, improves the quality of the game and initiates the game in the first place. TURF is a very thick matte-like later that is an artificial alternative for grass and topsoil. Installing a TURF, you can smoothly play Football in the backyard or school grounds – literally anywhere and everywhere. TURF doesn’t need regular extensive care and attention, unlike a regular playground, because the grasses never grow, the soil never worsens, and the roller has no function as it always stays smooth and ready to play.
Doesn’t it cost too much? Is it worth the investment?
If you’re asking if installing turf and preparing an artificial pitch costs more than a readily aka freely available grassland, then the answer is yes.
But it is like asking if staying in a house is better than camping because building a house costs more! Nonsense, right? Same here.
What’s important is the utility and practical usability. Turf renders a nonplayable land into a playground. Now does it do this good? Does the ground stay playable, i.e., hold its integrity long enough? Does it need costly maintenance jobs? How does it feel to play on this artificial field? Is it the same as a grassy field or worse?
If you ask these questions to any expert, the answer would always be, Yes…it is cent percent worth your investment. It certainly does what it is meant to do, and it does that very well. If you’re well-versed in the concept of cost-effectiveness, you already know how good this is.
A turf is something that you need, and you’re never going to regret the decision.
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The 5-step strategy to make your dream turf for the local communityÂ
1. Find a location
First of all, find a suitable location. This step is important because this is where your future playground will exist. We prefer to find a piece of undisputed land that appears comparatively plain and smooth (reduces the initial preparatory costs), large enough to accommodate at least 16-20 people at once. Don’t forget to check the transport and other basic facilities available there as you’d need them more than you assume now. Contact your local authorities in your community for help regarding acquiring the land.
2. The turf installation
Next comes the installation. Explore all the different types of artificial grass, aka turf, available in the market and get the best one suitable for your requirement and budget. There are plenty of sports blogs and sites where you can lend expertise. Measure the land you’re planning to cover beforehand.
But remember it clearly: to always get a proper quality playground, always appoint a professional to install the turf. Without experts’ treatment, your brand-new artificial grasses are just a waste of money.
3. Install accessories
Now the ground is ready, and it’s time to make it into a football ground. You will need a pair of crossbars and posts to make the goalpost. Measure the dimensions properly and draw the necessary markings like the central line, goal line, penalty box, corner area, D area, etc.
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4. It’s webbing time
Goalpost is not even a goalpost without the net. How else will you “net the ball” every time you score? It’s an indispensable part of the setup that you shouldn’t miss. Buy high-quality sports netting to cover the posts on both sides. And boom, your own professional standard football ground is ready.
5. Finish with fun equipment
One last step. This is particularly vital if you plan workshops and regular community practice camps. Buy training items like colorful plastic cones ( kids will love them), heavy-weight training balls, etc. Finally, you can hire a coach for lessons.
So that’s how you get a community football ground from scratch. All these say just one thing, “Never Settle”; if you don’t have it, build it yourself.
Now, no more big talk. No more wasting time.
Let’s kick-off.
