Arne Jaspers

Explore how speed, stability, and footwear interaction are shaped by different surfaces—and what this means for team sports performance.

Off-season football training isn’t just about rest—it’s a strategic window to build performance and reduce injury risk. The surface players train on—whether grass, turf, sand, or asphalt—directly impacts biomechanics, recovery, and adaptation. This blog explores how surface choices shape outcomes and offers practical tips for smarter off-season planning that supports long-term performance gains.

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.