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:: Volume 10, Issue 1 (Spring & Summer 2025) ::
FOP 2025, 10(1): 187-200 Back to browse issues page
Identifying the pitch grass related factors influencing on success of football teams in Khuzestan province
Mohamadreza Salehi Salmi * , Masoumeh Fourozani , Asiah Sadat Mousavian
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan
Abstract:   (314 Views)
Lawn plays a critical role in the preparation of sports fields, particularly in football. Despite its significance in enhancing team performance, the influence of pitch grass quality on the success of football teams remains underexplored. This study examines the factors associated with pitch grass that contribute to the success of football teams in Khuzestan Province. Using a survey methodology, the research focused on teams competing in the provincial Premier League. A sample of 50 players was selected through simple random sampling, and data were collected via a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. The findings reveal that players perceive pitch grass quality as a key determinant of performance, significantly influencing playing speed, balance, jumping and landing efficiency, and ball-striking power. Additionally, pitch grass quality was emphasized for its role in agility, rapid directional changes, injury prevention, and overall player mobility. Respondents rated provincial clubs favorably in terms of general pitch grass maintenance, agronomic practices, field appearance, and overall care. Regression analysis demonstrated that these four factors collectively account for 31.4% of the variance in team success, with general pitch grass maintenance emerging as the most influential factor. Based on these results, practical recommendations for pitch grass management and maintenance in football fields are provided.
 
Keywords: Aesthetic quality, Field management, Football players, Turf maintenance, Turfgrass mowing
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2025/03/27 | Accepted: 2025/06/8 | Published: 2025/10/26
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