This circle drag pattern is generally considered to be a finishing drag pattern.
Dragging a baseball field pattern.
Basically follow a figure 8 pattern dragging no faster that you can walk.
Repeat this pattern a second time overlapping the outside edge of your first pattern.
By starting and stopping in the same locations each time you drag your field high spots and low spots are created causing inconsistencies in your infield surface.
It is usually the first thing done to the field after a game or practice.
Again drag very slow and stay at least one foot away from the edge of the grass.
Basically follow a figure 8 pattern dragging no faster that you can walk.
Hand drag baselines hand drag finishing start at either first or third base.
The parallel drag pattern is basically following a path parallel to the turf edges of the infield skin working your way inward.
Dragging is the most basic task in maintenance of a baseball or softball field.
Top speed for dragging 3 4 mph.
Select the finish drag that provides the smoothest surface.
Coco mats are common for final dragging because they basically brush the clay and.
Alternate patterns and dragging direction on a daily basis from clockwise to counter clock wise.
Always mat drag at least one foot inside the grassline to prevent lips.
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Proper dragging procedures can make or break the quality of your infield.
Clover leaf start here for skinned infields.
Overlapping circles for grass infields the overlapping circles pattern is excellent for both finishing and maintaining a level infield.
With either drag you can drag in any pattern you want but do not fall into the trap of dragging your field the same way each time.
If you go too fast you ll toss excess material toward the outer edge of the drag which will pile up in those areas.
Watch your speed while cornering slower is better.
For traditional grass infields there are really two dragging patterns to consider.
