Sand

• Sand makes up the mineral section of soil.
• Increasing sand percentages improves drainage and surface firmness.

• Used to increase pore space in the soil to improve drainage.
• Used to Top Dress the pitch as part of the end of season renovation.

• Used most of the season to repair pitch worn areas.
• Used in the spring to top dress during renovation

Applying the wrong sand will effect pitch drainage. Always use a round sand, not a building or sharp sand.

By hand, using powered and hand driven top dressers and lutes, straight edges to work into the surface.

Always use the same sand type to avoid creating layers in the pitch.