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` EVERETT <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> CORRECTING SOIL BUILD-UP BETWEEN TURF AND SKINNED AREAS <br /> The process of dragging the skinned areas involves moving soil around to achieve a level surface. Over a <br /> period of time the loose soil can drift or even be dragged directly into the bordering turf area, which will often <br /> create a "lip" when it gets mixed among the turf and its thatch. <br /> If the lip is allowed to continue, it can form a ridge of soil around the entire border of the skinned area, and <br /> onto the outfield grass, which can create a hazardous change in the elevation of the infield dirt and outfield <br /> grass. One way to prevent this buildup is to avoid dragging loose material up to the turf area. Leave a 36" <br /> zone between the turf border and the skinned area so that loose material does not get dragged onto the turf. <br /> Empty the drag mat or groomer on the infield (instead of the turf) and empty at different locations each time. <br /> This zone must be hand raked when the dragging process is completed. <br /> Once dragging has been completed you must manually rake along the turf border to remove any soil that <br /> sticks to the turf or drifts into the turf area. <br /> A common cause of lip build-up is the pushing of water from the infield into the outfield turf. DO NOT DO <br /> THIS. This will create a lip and make an unsafe playing condition. Use a water pump, puddle pillows and <br /> empty the water into buckets to remove water. Refer to methods of removing water from fields, page B2 <br /> REMOVING LITTER AND DEBRIS <br /> Providing a safe playing surface involves removing maintenance equipment from the field such as hoses and <br /> rakes as well as the removal of litter and other unsafe debris. <br /> Provide waste cans in appropriate locations such as exit points from bleachers and along walkways to reduce <br /> the problem of littering. <br /> Inspect the playing field each day before games for broken glass or hazardous debris. Incidental rocks picked <br /> up must be put into a garbage can and not thrown out into the turf. <br /> Clean the bench and bleacher areas daily. Do not let litter build up. <br /> INSPECTING HOME PLATE AND PITCHER'S RUBBER <br /> - When inspecting home plate, make sure that the edges are flat and the top of the plate is level with the <br /> playing surface. <br /> - Check the surface for irregularities or worn spots. The surface must be smooth. <br /> - The pitcher's rubber must be level with the surrounding surface and anchored securely to the ground. <br /> - The pitcher's rubber must be replaced when showing severe wear or gouges, which may hinder player <br /> performance. <br /> B5 <br />