Arne Jaspers

Understanding shoe–surface interaction is vital in team sports. Harder pitches and certain footwear increase load on calf muscles and the Achilles tendon, raising injury risk. Insights from running show the need for gradual transitions, load monitoring, and footwear adaptation. Technologies like Raw Stadia help track surface conditions, supporting safer, more effective performance across varying pitch environments.

Discover here why field quality matters for sprinting and changing of direction. Get to know wich field performs the best.

How do field conditions impact baseball performance & injuries? Discover key insights on traction, hardness & tech-driven field management!