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Area of Science:

  • Sports Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Assessing sport surface mechanical properties is crucial for athlete safety and fair competition.
  • Current methods for evaluating athlete- and ball-surface interactions on artificial turf are often time-consuming and equipment is not easily transportable.
  • Existing ball rebound testing devices are complex, require precise ball positioning, and can lead to high numbers of non-valid trials, increasing overall evaluation time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, compact, and portable apparatus for assessing vertical ball behavior on artificial turf.
  • To significantly decrease the time required for field evaluations while maintaining test accuracy and repeatability.
  • To provide a more agile and accessible testing solution for sports facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new, compact testing device for vertical ball behavior.
  • Implementation of a novel methodology to reduce non-valid trials during testing.
  • Validation of the proposed device and methodology through simulations and experimental testing.

Main Results:

  • The proposed device and methodology significantly reduce the time needed for artificial turf field evaluation.
  • The new method decreases the occurrence of non-valid trials, improving testing efficiency.
  • Simulations and experiments confirmed the repeatability and accuracy of the results obtained with the novel device.

Conclusions:

  • The developed compact device offers a more mobile and transportable solution for sport surface testing.
  • The novel methodology enhances the efficiency and practicality of assessing artificial turf properties.
  • This innovation contributes to safer and more equitable conditions for athletes through faster, reliable surface analysis.